Comparison

Crystal Dig vs GEM Matching Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crystal Dig

Embark on an underground expedition combining classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure. Descend through handcrafted levels, battle geological bosses, and collect rare gems. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements in this crystal-themed puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Classic and Adventure game modes
  • 50 handcrafted adventure levels
  • 5 unique underground zones
  • Epic boss battles
  • Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, Undo
  • Gem collection with rarity tracking
  • 21 Game Center achievements
Features
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Embark on an expedition like no other! Crystal Dig: Gem Miner combines classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure that runs from Earth's crust to the frozen edge of the solar system. CLASSIC MODE Place blocks, clear lines, and chase your highest score. Simple to learn, endlessly challenging. Compete on the Game Center leaderboard! ADVENTURE MODE Dig through 400 handcrafted levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground layers. Tunnel from the Surface of Earth down to the Magma Core, then leave the planet behind and keep digging. EIGHT WORLDS TO EXPLORE - Earth - from the Surface down to the Magma Core - Mars - dust plains, iron sands and the Olympus Core - Venus - cloud decks, sulfur flats and crushing pressure deeps - Mercury - sun scar, crater deeps and a molten core - Europa - ice crust, slush layers and a hidden ocean - Titan - methane haze, hydrocarbon dunes and a cryo core - Miranda - verona cliffs, a fractured shell and a frozen core - Triton - nitrogen frost, diamond ice and Neptune's Anchor BOSS BATTLES 40 guardians stand between you and the depths, one at the end of every layer. Crack open the Crystal Geode, outsmart the Earth Snake, awaken an Ancient Fossil, confront the Magma Heart, and face whatever waits beneath each new world. SEASONAL EVENTS Every season brings a new look to the mine: Halloween in October, Autumn Harvest in November, Winter Holidays in December and New Year into January. Collect seasonal tokens as you clear lines and claim rewards along the event track. DAILY DEALS Check the store every day for a new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift. FEATURES - Two distinct game modes: Classic and Adventure - 400 adventure levels across 8 worlds and 40 underground zones - 40 epic boss battles, each with its own mechanic - A solar system map for travelling between worlds - Four seasonal events, each with its own look and a 25-step reward track - A new Daily Deal and a free Daily Gift every day - Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, and Undo - Gem collection with rarity tracking - 28 Game Center achievements to unlock - Distinct visuals and atmosphere for every world - Full support for 7 languages Mine gems, clear lines, conquer legendary bosses, and become the ultimate Gem Hunter!

About

GEM Matching Game

Features
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GEM Match is a bright, satisfying match-3 puzzle. Swap adjacent gems to line up three or more of the same color, clear them, and watch the cascades chain into big combos. Easy to pick up, endlessly replayable — now with coins and power-ups. HOW TO PLAY • Swap two adjacent gems to make a row or column of 3 or more. • Matched gems clear and new ones cascade in — chain combos for bonus points. • Endless: play as long as you can make matches. • Limited: a fixed number of moves — go for your best score. COINS & POWER-UPS • Earn coins by triggering cascades. • Spend them on power-ups: Hint, Shuffle, +3 Moves, Hammer, Bomb, and Color Zap. • Your coins sync across your Apple devices with iCloud — restore them anytime from Settings. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Smooth, tactile swapping with chunky, colorful gems. • Combo cascades that keep the points rolling. • Two modes: relaxed Endless or challenge-focused Limited. • Power-ups to break tricky boards and push your high score. • Quick to start, perfect for one more round. • No account or sign-up required. Swap, match, and chase your high score!

Screenshots

Crystal Dig4 screens
GEM Matching Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GEM Matching Game at none against Crystal Dig's 7. Crystal Dig's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crystal Dig sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GEM Matching Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crystal Dig versus GEM Matching Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal DigGEM Matching Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaco Truck GamesJoshua Gibson

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Crystal Dig

One-time7
  • Handful of Crystals$0.99
  • Pouch of Crystals$2.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$3.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Sack of Crystals$4.99
  • Chest of Crystals$9.99
  • Vault of Crystals$19.99
None

GEM Matching Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crystal Dig free?
Crystal Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GEM Matching Game free?
GEM Matching Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crystal Dig or GEM Matching Game have ads?
Both Crystal Dig and GEM Matching Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crystal Dig or GEM Matching Game?
Crystal Dig ships an update every 4 days, and GEM Matching Game every 4 days. Most recently, Crystal Dig was updated on October 25, 2026 and GEM Matching Game on October 24, 2026.

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