Comparison

Gem Core vs Line Tangle

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

Head to head
About

Gem Core

Features
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Break blocks, collect gems, and complete challenging levels.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Untangle intertwined lines
  • Reveal hidden shapes
  • Intuitive node dragging
  • Satisfying visual feedback
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Limited lives for strategy
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Gem Core4 screens
Line Tangle4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gem Core sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Line Tangle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gem Core versus Line Tangle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem CoreLine Tangle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUMP SHIP MEDIAShycheese

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gem Core

One-time2
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$8.99
None

Line Tangle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gem Core free?
Gem Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Line Tangle free?
Line Tangle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gem Core or Line Tangle have ads?
Line Tangle shows ads; Gem Core does not.
Which is updated more often, Gem Core or Line Tangle?
Gem Core ships an update daily, and Line Tangle every 3 days. Most recently, Gem Core was updated on October 12, 2026 and Line Tangle on October 16, 2026.

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