Gem Mining vs People vs Pixels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gem Mining
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Load the trucks, sort the gems, and watch adorable pixel art appear beneath the mine. Gem Mining is a cozy color sorting puzzle with zero time pressure. Just relax, plan your moves, and dig in. Deep inside the sparkling mine, colorful gem deposits are waiting for your command. Tap a truck to send it into a loading slot, then watch the tiny stickman miners dig away and fill it with matching colored gems. Once a truck is fully loaded, it drives off, clears space, and slowly uncovers the hidden artwork beneath the grid. HOW TO PLAY - Tap: send trucks to the limited parking slots. - Mine: watch the stickmen dig and load matching colored gems. - Manage space: keep an eye on the slots to avoid a traffic jam. Parking space is limited, so one wrong move can block the whole board. Plan ahead, free up the mine, and guide your trucks in the perfect sequence to solve hundreds of satisfying brain teasers. FEATURES - Hundreds of colorful levels to sort and clear. - Adorable pixel art themes: cute animals, tasty treats, blooming flowers, cozy landscapes, holiday icons, and endless surprises. - Smooth digging animations and charming visuals. - Calming ASMR soundscapes for a relaxing session. - Zero time pressure, so you play at your own pace. - Full offline play, perfect for travel or a quick break. Whether you want a cozy mental break, a relaxing evening, or something to play offline on the go, Gem Mining is your go-to sorting puzzle. Tap the trucks, dig the gems, and craft your way to victory. Download Gem Mining and start sorting today!
People vs Pixels
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Clearing a pixel board may look simple. The real challenge is choosing the right color at the right moment. People vs Pixels is a strategic puzzle game built around color sorting and limited-space management. Each level presents a new board made of colorful pixels and a crowd ready to clear it. Tap one of the available boxes in the front row. Your selected box moves into a waiting area with limited capacity. When its color matches the exposed pixels around the outer edge of the board, the matching characters spring into action. They collect the box, remove the matching pixels, and move toward the hole. But not every color is available right away. To reach pixels hidden in the inner layers, you must first remove the colors surrounding them. Choose blocked colors too early, and the waiting area may fill before you have space for the box you actually need. Success depends on thinking beyond your current move and planning the next few steps. People vs Pixels features: - Simple one-tap controls - Layered puzzles cleared from the outside in - Limited waiting space and queue management - Color-matched crowds that react to your choices - Pixel boards made from a variety of shapes - Satisfying clearing and movement animations - Color layouts that become more complex as you progress - Levels designed around logic, timing, and planning Study the exposed colors, choose the correct box, and keep the waiting area under control. Remove every layer in the right order and leave no pixel behind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gem Mining at 13.0 against People vs Pixels's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Gem Mining | People vs Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PERCAS VIET NAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY | Efe Can Sinmaz |
In-app purchases
Gem Mining
No in-app purchases
People vs Pixels
No in-app purchases





