# Yarn the Worm vs Gem Crush!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gem Crush! at daily against Yarn the Worm's every 2 weeks. Gem Crush! also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarn the Worm sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Crush! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Yarn the Worm against 4.6 for Gem Crush!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gem Crush! has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yarn the Worm ships an update every 2 weeks, Gem Crush! daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn the Worm | Gem Crush! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-the-worm/id6808527099/reviews)** | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-crush/id6820521228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **23** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GoldTris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789519254) | [Wonder Games A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842829885) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn the Worm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-the-worm/id6808527099)

Untangle adorable yarn worms to weave cozy cocoons and hatch them into beautiful butterflies. This color sorting puzzle requires strategic tapping to clear tangled mazes and unlock new challenges. Enjoy a relaxing, brain-training experience with satisfying visuals and helpful boosters.

**Highlights:** Tap to untangle yarn worms, Weave cocoons and hatch butterflies, Hundreds of diverse levels, Satisfying ASMR unraveling visuals, Helpful boosters: Undo, Shuffle, Add Cocoon, Offline play with no time limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Gem Crush!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-crush/id6820521228)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle game where you slide a saw to cut colorful gems. Deliver crushed gems to matching gates to clear the board and advance through handcrafted levels. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers on regular levels.

**Highlights:** Slide saw to cut gems, Deliver gems to matching gates, Clear the board, Handcrafted levels, Relaxing gameplay, Powerful boosters

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarn the Worm free?

Yarn the Worm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gem Crush! free?

Gem Crush! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yarn the Worm or Gem Crush!?

Yarn the Worm is rated higher. Yarn the Worm averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gem Crush! averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Yarn the Worm or Gem Crush! have ads?

Both Yarn the Worm and Gem Crush! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yarn the Worm or Gem Crush!?

Yarn the Worm ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gem Crush! daily. Most recently, Yarn the Worm was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gem Crush! on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*