# Color Gem! vs Crystal Gem Sort

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Crystal Gem Sort at 36 against Color Gem!'s 8. Crystal Gem Sort also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Crystal Gem Sort sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Color Gem! against 4.9 for Crystal Gem Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 36 respectively.

Color Gem! ships an update every 2 weeks, Crystal Gem Sort every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Gem! | Crystal Gem Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-gem/id6769439279/reviews)** | [4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-gem-sort/id6771712515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **36** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) | [IEC Holding L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763596914) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-gem/id6769439279)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Crystal Gem Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-gem-sort/id6771712515)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle experience by sorting colorful gems into their correct slots. This game offers a satisfying and meditative way to create beautiful art pieces, inspired by digital diamond painting and pixel art.

**Highlights:** Sort gems by color, Create stunning art pieces, Relaxing and chill gameplay, Hundreds of art collections, Satisfying gem flow mechanics, ASMR gem coloring sounds

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $59.99 Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Gem! free?

Color Gem! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crystal Gem Sort free?

Crystal Gem Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Gem! or Crystal Gem Sort?

Color Gem! is rated higher. Color Gem! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Crystal Gem Sort averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Color Gem! or Crystal Gem Sort have ads?

Both Color Gem! and Crystal Gem Sort show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Gem! or Crystal Gem Sort?

Color Gem! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crystal Gem Sort every 9 days. Most recently, Color Gem! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Crystal Gem Sort on October 24, 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.*