Gem Core vs Line Tangle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gem Core
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Break blocks, collect gems, and complete challenging levels.
Line Tangle
Untangle colorful lines and restore order to reveal intricate patterns and shapes. This puzzle game offers a relaxing yet challenging experience with intuitive controls and satisfying visual feedback. Perfect for unwinding or a quick mental break.
- Untangle intertwined lines
- Reveal hidden shapes
- Intuitive node dragging
- Satisfying visual feedback
- Progressive difficulty
- Limited lives for strategy
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Colorful lines intertwine to form a picture, waiting for you to unravel the design and reveal its true shape. Simply tap the nodes and watch as order is gradually restored. Set against a clean, off-white canvas, vibrant lines and gleaming nodes create patterns just waiting to come to life. Your task is straightforward: drag the nodes to untangle the lines and reveal shapes such as buildings, portraits, flowers, headphones, and maple leaves. Each level is an exercise in observation and organization—perfect for moments when you want to unwind or take a quick, refreshing break. Subtle progress feedback keeps you motivated: limited lives add a strategic rhythm to your moves, while coin-based hints ensure that tricky puzzles don't stall your momentum. The visuals are bright and layered; color-coding and node highlighting make controls intuitive, while the transformation of the pattern upon completion delivers a satisfying sense of achievement. Clever design lies beneath the breezy pace—difficulty ramps up from simple line segments to complex tangles, and unlocking new shapes keeps the spirit of exploration alive. Whether you’re looking for a quick moment of relaxation or a mindful challenge, this game offers the perfect experience. Ready to start untangling your first colorful string art piece?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Line Tangle at none against Gem Core's 2. Line Tangle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Gem Core's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price 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
Both are free to download. Gem Core sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Line Tangle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gem Core ships an update daily, Line Tangle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Core | Line Tangle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUMP SHIP MEDIA | Shycheese |
In-app purchases
Gem Core
- 200 Coins$1.99
- 1000 Coins$8.99
Line Tangle
No in-app purchases









