Comparison

Gem Factory! vs Blitz Speed

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

Head to head
About

Gem Factory!

Features
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Welcome to Gem Factory! Get ready to embark on an exciting mining adventure where your logic and puzzle-solving skills will be put to the ultimate test. Grab your trusty pickaxe, break the tiles, and uncover the precious gems hidden beneath! In Gem Factory, your goal is to find specific gem shapes hidden in a grid to unlock the vault door at the top of the screen. You have a limited number of pickaxe swings for each level, so you must carefully plan every move. Tap the tiles to break them, reveal the glowing gems, and collect the exact shapes needed to progress. As you advance, the challenge grows! You will encounter new obstacles like Ice Blockers and Rock Blockers that require extra effort to break. Can you dig smart, manage your limited moves, and clear all the levels? Features: Unique Puzzle Mechanics: A fun blend of tile-breaking and hidden-shape-finding gameplay. Strategic Gameplay: Manage your limited pickaxe moves to find the right gems without failing. Challenging Obstacles: Overcome ice, rocks, and tricky layouts as you progress to higher levels. Brain-Teasing Levels: Each stage requires careful planning and deduction. Crisp Graphics: Enjoy satisfying tile-breaking animations and beautiful gem designs. Play Offline: No internet connection is required. Enjoy digging anytime, anywhere! Download Gem Factory today, start breaking those tiles, and become the ultimate gem master!

About

Blitz Speed

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The classic card game Speed, made simple and snappy. Tap to play a card one higher or lower than the pile, as fast as you can. Empty your hand before the CPU to win. ■ Features ・Play offline anytime — no account needed ・Simple one-tap controls ・Levels 1–100 (plus extra challenges); the CPU gets faster as you climb ・Four themes for every mood (Neon / Casino / Retro / Pop) ・Great for a quick round in spare moments ■ Beginner-friendly On Levels 1–5, a meter shows when the CPU will play, and playable cards gently glow — so you learn the rules naturally. ■ One-time purchase, no ads Removing ads and unlocking all levels are one-time purchases — not subscriptions. Make split-second decisions and go for the fastest clear!

Screenshots

Gem Factory!4 screens
Blitz Speed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gem Factory! at none against Blitz Speed's 1. Gem Factory! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Blitz Speed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gem Factory! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gem Factory! ships an update every 2 days, Blitz Speed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Gem Factory! versus Blitz Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem Factory!Blitz Speed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNebih BasaranSHOTARO TAKAHASHI

In-app purchases

None

Gem Factory!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blitz Speed

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Gem Factory! free?
Gem Factory! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blitz Speed free?
Blitz Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gem Factory! or Blitz Speed have ads?
Both Gem Factory! and Blitz Speed show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gem Factory! or Blitz Speed?
Gem Factory! ships an update every 2 days, and Blitz Speed every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gem Factory! was updated on October 9, 2026 and Blitz Speed on October 15, 2026.

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