Comparison

Yarn Connect vs Pixel Gem Loop

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

Head to head
About

Yarn Connect

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you connect colorful yarn lines to create beautiful handcrafted artwork. Solve satisfying line puzzles designed to calm your mind and spark creativity. Discover hundreds of calming levels in this cozy experience.

Highlights
  • Relaxing rope connect gameplay
  • Cozy handcrafted visuals
  • Satisfying line puzzles
  • Hundreds of calming levels
  • Create handcrafted artwork
Features
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Connect. Relax. Create. A cozy puzzle experience where colorful yarn lines become beautiful handcrafted artwork. Draw ropes, connect dots, and complete relaxing puzzles designed to calm your mind and satisfy your creativity. FEATURES Relaxing rope connect gameplay Cozy handcrafted visuals Satisfying line puzzles Hundreds of calming levels Discover your new favorite cozy puzzle game!

About

Pixel Gem Loop

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you sort colorful beads flowing through pipelines. Complete intricate diamond art canvases and reveal stunning pixel masterpieces. Save your creations and enjoy a soothing, mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Satisfying bead sorting
  • Pipeline puzzle mechanics
  • Diamond art creation
  • Personal artwork gallery
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Mindfully engaging puzzles
Features
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Pick a color. Fill the canvas. Bring sparkling pixel art to life! Welcome to Pixel Gem Loop, where color-matching puzzles meet the joy of creating gem-filled pictures. Choose gems from the bottom tray or the conveyor belt and fit them into matching spaces on the canvas. Watch scattered colors come together, from your first colorful section to the final sparkling piece. HOW TO PLAY: FIND, MATCH & REVEAL Find the Colors You Need Look at the canvas and spot the spaces waiting to be filled. Check their colors and find a section you can work on next. Every empty spot is another piece of the picture waiting to appear. Choose Your Gems & Fill the Canvas Find matching gems in the bottom tray or on the conveyor belt, then use them to fill the corresponding spaces. Watch each placement add color and bring more of the picture into view. Think Ahead, One Match at a Time Which color should you use first? Which section can you complete next? Let the canvas and your available gems guide your choices. Simple controls make it easy to begin, while careful observation and thoughtful planning keep each puzzle engaging. Complete the Picture Connect colorful sections, uncover the details, and fill the last remaining space. Enjoy the satisfying moment when all those little matches become one complete gem artwork! Satisfying from Start to Finish Glossy gems, bright colors, and smooth animations make every placement a pleasure to watch. Fill a section, reveal a detail, and enjoy visible progress all the way to the final piece. Pictures Worth Discovering Explore playful designs and art-inspired images, each with its own colors, shapes, and details. Find a new favorite and enjoy bringing it to life, gem by gem. A Gallery of Your Achievements Save finished artworks to your personal gallery, revisit the pictures you love, and watch your collection grow. Every completed canvas is a little achievement to keep. Ready to place your first gem? Download Pixel Gem Loop and turn colorful matches into sparkling works of art!

Screenshots

Yarn Connect4 screens
Pixel Gem Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Gem Loop at 4.9 against Yarn Connect's 4.2. Pixel Gem Loop also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 215) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Yarn Connect's advantage is review sentiment (52% vs 18%) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Yarn Connect sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Gem Loop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Gem Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Gem Loop has 3K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Yarn Connect's written reviews are positive against 18% of Pixel Gem Loop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Yarn Connect versus Pixel Gem Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn ConnectPixel Gem Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (215 ratings)4.9 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better18.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2153K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB274 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperCloud Nine Games Technology LimitedCONATURE

Customer experience

Yarn Connect

All ratings186 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative34.5%

Pixel Gem Loop

All ratings2,629 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral18.3%
Negative63.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Yarn Connect

One-time10
  • Gold 1$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Gold 2$4.99
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  • Limited Pack$5.99
  • Big Bundle$6.99
  • Gold 3$9.99
  • Goods Pass$9.99
  • Great Bundle$12.99
  • Gold 4$19.99
  • Ultra Bundle 2$24.99
10 purchases

Pixel Gem Loop

One-time10
  • Coins Bundle01$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Comeback Boost 01$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Basic Bundle$5.99
  • DiscountBundle01$7.99
  • Coins Bundle 02$8.99
  • NoTimerBundle01$9.99
  • Big Pack$11.99
  • Remove ADS Bundle$12.99
  • Mega Pack$17.99

Questions

Is Yarn Connect free?
Yarn Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Gem Loop free?
Pixel Gem Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarn Connect or Pixel Gem Loop?
Pixel Gem Loop is rated higher. Yarn Connect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Pixel Gem Loop averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.
Do Yarn Connect or Pixel Gem Loop have ads?
Both Yarn Connect and Pixel Gem Loop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Connect or Pixel Gem Loop?
Yarn Connect ships an update every 9 days, and Pixel Gem Loop every 9 days. Most recently, Yarn Connect was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pixel Gem Loop on November 5, 2026.

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