# Color Gem! vs Skill Ball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skill Ball at none against Color Gem!'s 7. Skill Ball also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Gem! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Skill Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Gem! ships an update every 2 weeks, Skill Ball daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Gem! | Skill Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-gem/id6769439279/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 351 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) | [Rob Aherne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892395152) |

## 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 |


### Skill Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skill-ball-legend/id6782334152)

Engage in a unique mobile e-sport where you strategically drop a ball down an infinite, procedurally generated course. Master precise timing and tactical focus to navigate physics simulations and compete on daily leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Infinite procedural courses, Physics-based simulation, Precise screen tap control, Daily leaderboard competition, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Gem! free?

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

### Is Skill Ball free?

Skill Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Color Gem! or Skill Ball have ads?

Color Gem! shows ads; Skill Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Gem! or Skill Ball?

Color Gem! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skill Ball daily. Most recently, Color Gem! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Skill Ball 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.*