Comparison

GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle vs Spin Blade.io

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

Head to head
About

GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle

Features
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GEMPIXEL is a relaxing coloring puzzle where you place sparkling gems on numbered squares to complete charming pixel art. PLACE GEMS WITH A TAP Match each number with its color and fill the canvas at your own pace. Enjoy satisfying placement feedback and glittering effects as every picture comes together. 95 PICTURES ACROSS 6 COLLECTIONS Discover cute animals, sweet treats, shimmering glass art, anime-inspired characters, dreamlike scenery, and magical fantasy worlds. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Progress is saved automatically, so you can enjoy a quick break or settle in and finish a full artwork. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your device settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appful.tokyo/gempixel/privacy

About

Spin Blade.io

Engage in a satisfying action game where you collect and spin swords to defeat opponents. Grow your sword ring by grabbing orbs and strategically outmaneuver enemies with superior blades. Compete for the highest level globally in this free-to-play experience.

Highlights
  • Collect and spin swords
  • Grow your sword ring
  • Strategic combat mechanics
  • Unlockable swords
  • Global leaderboards
  • Simple drag-to-move controls
Features
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Collect swords and spin them around you. Spin Blade is a simple, satisfying action game where chibi heroes race across the meadow with a ring of spinning swords. HOW TO PLAY - Just drag to move - Grab orbs to add swords and grow your ring - Same sword? It's a numbers game: clashing blades knock each other away one by one - A higher sword always beats a lower one. Pick one up and turn the tables - One touch of a blade on a body is a knockout. Strike through the gaps in their ring - Every 3 minutes the level goes up and enemies get stronger. Don't let the mighty hunters catch you GO DEEPER - Unlock 21 swords, from a rolled-up Newspaper to the Divine Sword - Upgrade swords with coins so higher swords drop more often - Compete for the highest level in the world ranking Free to play (contains in-app purchases and ads).

Screenshots

GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle4 screens
Spin Blade.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle at none against Spin Blade.io's 7. Spin Blade.io's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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. Spin Blade.io sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Spin Blade.io every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle versus Spin Blade.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGEMPIXEL | Pixel Art PuzzleSpin Blade.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRyusei OkamotoIbuki Hara

In-app purchases

None

GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Spin Blade.io

One-time7
  • 10 Gems$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
Show 4 more
  • 30 Gems$6.99
  • 100 Gems$14.99
  • 500 Gems$59.99
  • 1000 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle free?
GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spin Blade.io free?
Spin Blade.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle or Spin Blade.io have ads?
Both GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle and Spin Blade.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle or Spin Blade.io?
GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spin Blade.io every 4 days. Most recently, GEMPIXEL | Pixel Art Puzzle was updated on October 29, 2026 and Spin Blade.io on October 31, 2026.

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