Comparison

Block Lab vs Color Gem!

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

Head to head
About

Block Lab

Features
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Block Lab is a no-fuss block-fitting puzzle: drag pieces onto an 8×8 board, clear full rows and columns, and rack up points. No complicated rules, no distractions - just you, the board, and your next high score. DAILY CHALLENGE A new board every day, the same for everyone. Finish the challenge, keep your streak going and earn 1 free bomb for your next game. If your streak is at risk, a reminder lets you know. HOW TO PLAY Drag any of the 3 pieces from your tray onto the board. Clear a full row OR column to score. Clear several at once to multiply your score with combos. The run ends when none of the 3 pieces fit anymore. FEATURES - Classic 8×8 board, no timer, no pressure - Daily Challenge with a day streak and a free bomb as a reward - Share your score with friends as an image card - Glossy "3D gem" piece effect - every fit feels satisfying - Bomb power-up to bail you out of a tight spot - Full stats: games played, lines cleared, best combo, 14-day trend - Achievements to unlock as you play - "Prisma" visual theme - vivid purple-indigo background with colorful pieces - Plays offline, in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French FREE TO PLAY Block Lab is free, supported by ads: a banner on the home screen and an ad after every third game. Nothing interrupts a game in progress - a video only plays if you choose to watch one to continue or to earn a bomb. No signup, no subscription. Made by NIOL Lab - same team as Sudoku Lab.

About

Color Gem!

Engage in a relaxing gem sorting puzzle game. Match sparkling gems by color to uncover beautiful pixel art. Enjoy challenging levels and collect a gallery of charming masterpieces.

Highlights
  • Sort gems by color
  • Reveal pixel art masterpieces
  • Collect pixel art gallery
  • Challenging levels with obstacles
  • Discover new gems and colors
  • Relaxing gameplay
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Welcome to Color Gem!, your new favorite gem sorting puzzle game. Sort sparkling gems by color to reveal stunning pixel art masterpieces, one satisfying move at a time! • Sort sparkling gems into shelves by color • Reveal stunning pixel art with every solved puzzle • Collect a gallery of charming pixel art masterpieces • Beat fun and challenging color sort levels with obstacles • Discover new gems, colors, and pixel art surprises • Enjoy simple, satisfying and relaxing gameplay Play Color Gem! Download now and see how many pixel art masterpieces you can reveal. Need help? Reach out to us at contact@talemonster.games

Screenshots

Block Lab3 screens
Color Gem!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Lab at none against Color Gem!'s 7. Block Lab also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Color Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Block Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Lab ships an update every 6 days, Color Gem! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Block Lab versus Color Gem!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock LabColor Gem!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB351 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperWellington PeresTaleMonster Games

In-app purchases

None

Block Lab

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Color Gem!

One-time7
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • Remove Ads Offer$7.99
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  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Large Coin Pack$29.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$54.99
  • Extreme Coin Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Block Lab free?
Block Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color Gem! free?
Color Gem! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Lab or Color Gem! have ads?
Both Block Lab and Color Gem! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Lab or Color Gem!?
Block Lab ships an update every 6 days, and Color Gem! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Lab was updated on October 31, 2026 and Color Gem! on October 31, 2026.

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