Comparison

Rowboats vs Gems Blast!

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

Head to head
About

Rowboats

A simple arcade game where you swipe to row a boat down a river, dodging obstacles and collecting stars. Enjoy quick, replayable runs with a saved high score and a relaxing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Swipe controls for rowing
  • Dodge river obstacles
  • Collect stars for points
  • Hand-crafted 3D river environment
  • Original rowing soundtrack
  • Quick, replayable runs
  • Saved best score
Features
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Grab the oars and row your little boat down a lively river. Rowboats is a simple, satisfying arcade game you can pick up in seconds. Swipe down on the left side of the screen to pull the left oar and on the right side to pull the right oar. Pull both together to glide straight ahead, or alternate to weave between obstacles. DODGE THE RIVER Rocks, drifting logs and floating barrels stand between you and a high score. The river speeds up the further you go, so stay sharp. CATCH STARS Scoop up golden stars with your boat or your oars. Every star you catch is worth more than the last, up to 1,000 points, but let one drift past and its value drops. ONE MORE RUN Runs are quick and restarts are instant. Your best score is saved, so there is always a new record to chase. FEATURES • Simple swipe controls that feel great on any iPhone • A hand-crafted 3D river with clear water, lily pads and sparkling sunlight • An original rowing soundtrack and relaxing river sounds • Quick, replayable runs with a saved best score • No account, no ads, no in-app purchases and no data collection

About

Gems Blast!

Features
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Sort colorful gems, plan each move, and keep the conveyor from filling up in Gems Blast! Gems Blast! is a satisfying sorting puzzle where every tap matters. Gems are arranged inside different trays, and your goal is to release them in the correct order. Once released, the gems move onto the conveyor and wait to be collected by box of the same color. The rules are easy to understand, but choosing the wrong tray can quickly create a difficult situation. Each gem takes up valuable conveyor space, so you will need to observe the colors, think ahead, and decide which group to release next. Can you clear every gem without blocking the conveyor? KEY FEATURES - Satisfying gem-sorting gameplay Release colorful gems and collect them in matching containers. - Moving conveyor challenge Manage the limited available space while gems travel around the board. - Thoughtful logic puzzles Study the tray arrangement and choose the correct sequence of moves. - Simple one-tap controls Tap a tray to release its available gems. Easy to learn, but increasingly challenging to master. - Colorful and polished visuals Enjoy bright gems, smooth movements, and satisfying collection effects. - Increasing difficulty Begin with simple arrangements and progress to more crowded trays, complex color orders, and tougher decisions. HOW TO PLAY - Tap gems to blast to be the little gem - Watch the gems move onto the conveyor. - Match each gem with a container of the same color. - Fill the required spaces to complete each container. - Plan the order carefully before making your next move. - Keep the conveyor from becoming completely full. - Clear every gem to complete the level. Gems Blast! combines relaxing movement with engaging sorting challenges. Whether you want a quick puzzle, a calming break, or a level that rewards careful planning, there is always another gem arrangement waiting to be solved. Sort the colors, manage the space, and collect every gem.

Screenshots

Rowboats4 screens
Gems Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rowboats at none against Gems Blast!'s 10. Rowboats also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gems Blast! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rowboats asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rowboats versus Gems Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRowboatsGems Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron LEONARDDOTDAC VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Rowboats

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Gems Blast!

One-time10
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • 5000 Coins$8.99
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  • Mini Bundle$9.99
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Large Bundle$19.99
  • 25000 Coins$34.99
  • Super Bundle$34.99
  • 50000 Coins$69.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Rowboats free?
Rowboats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gems Blast! free?
Gems Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rowboats or Gems Blast! have ads?
Gems Blast! shows ads; Rowboats does not.

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