# LORE vs Gemquake

The clearest difference is rating: Gemquake at 5.0 against LORE's 3.0. LORE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LORE sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Gemquake sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gemquake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

LORE ships an update every 4 days, Gemquake every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LORE | Gemquake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lore-walking-detective/id6759533724/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemquake/id6804502422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kresimir Galic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481337206) | [Xeno Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796684741) |

## What reviewers say

### LORE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lore-walking-detective/id6759533724)

Explore your city's streets to solve weekly murder mysteries. Uncover clues by walking to real-world locations, interrogate suspects, and name the killer within seven nights. Track your progress and compete on a detective leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Location-based clue discovery, Narrative-driven murder mysteries, Interactive suspect interrogation, Detective leaderboard, Walking streak tracking, Optional membership for extra content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Bureau Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| The Bureau Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Case | $2.99 | one-time |
| City Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patron | $8.99 | one-time |
| The Bureau · Founding | $69.00 | one-time |


### Gemquake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemquake/id6804502422)

Embark on a jewel-matching adventure across 60 levels and six unique worlds. Plan your moves to achieve score, gem-collection, and ice-clearing goals, utilizing special gems for massive clears. Learn gameplay mechanics in a practice Academy and use earned coins for helpful boosters.

**Highlights:** 60 levels across six worlds, Score, gem-collection, and ice-clearing goals, Special gem mechanics (Line, Nova, Prismatic), Practice Academy for learning mechanics, In-game currency for boosters, Optional in-app purchases and rewarded videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Cache | $3.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Royal Coffer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starlight Vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LORE free?

LORE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gemquake free?

Gemquake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LORE or Gemquake?

Gemquake is rated higher. LORE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gemquake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LORE or Gemquake have ads?

Gemquake shows ads; LORE does not.

### Which is updated more often, LORE or Gemquake?

LORE ships an update every 4 days, and Gemquake every 5 weeks. Most recently, LORE was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gemquake on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*