ShopHQ for iPad vs Gems.com TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShopHQ for iPad
Explore curated collections of jewelry, beauty, fashion, home goods, and electronics. Discover brand partners, designers, and personalities anytime, anywhere.
- Discover brand partners and designers
- Shop curated collections
- Browse jewelry, watches, beauty, fashion
- Explore kitchen, home goods, electronics
- Shop anytime, anywhere
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With the ShopHQ for iPad app, you can visit us anytime from anywhere to laugh, learn and discover our outstanding brand partners, amazing designers, and energetic personalities we know you’re going to love. Then, just shop what you like from our carefully curated collections of jewelry, watches, beauty, fashion, kitchen, home goods, electronics, tech gear and more. Be Good To Yourself.
Gems.com TV
Discover and purchase fine jewelry through live streaming and on-demand content. Interact directly with the network to bid, make offers, or buy unique pieces instantly. Enjoy 24/7 access to broadcasts and detailed product information.
- Live jewelry streaming
- On-demand content
- Interactive bidding and offers
- Detailed product information
- 24/7 access
- Direct purchase options
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Welcome to the Gem Shopping Network app, where exclusive fine jewelry meets unmatched convenience. Discover high-quality, unique jewelry pieces at incredible prices on your favorite devices. Watch Live Shows: Continuous live streaming of fine jewelry, loose gemstones, and rare estate treasures, ensuring you never miss out., ensuring you never miss out. On-Demand Content: Access entertainment, educational materials, and in-depth jewelry discoveries. Interactive Shopping: See something that catches your eye? Call in directly from the app to bid, make an offer, or purchase instantly. Curious about a specific piece on our turntable? Just call to ask for a closer look or learn more about it. Browse Our Selections: Explore detailed information and images on our website, complementing our app's streaming content. Tune-in Around-the-Clock: Enjoy 24/7 access to live broadcasts and on-demand content, offering a diverse range of fine jewelry. See It, Love It, Own It: Easily purchase your next cherished piece by phone or online today! Download the Gem Shopping Network app now and transform the way you discover and buy fine jewelry!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShopHQ for iPad at 4.2 against Gems.com TV's 3.0. ShopHQ for iPad also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and ratings volume (735 vs 34). Gems.com TV's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ShopHQ for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShopHQ for iPad has 735 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ShopHQ for iPad's written reviews are positive against 14% of Gems.com TV's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShopHQ for iPad | Gems.com TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (735 ratings) — better | 3.0 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 735 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iMedia Brands, Inc. | Gem Shopping Network |
Customer experience
ShopHQ for iPad
Gems.com TV
Bugs and requests
ShopHQ for iPad
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not playing
- Redirects to external sites
- Checkout page not functioning
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Wish list or favorites feature
- Improved video playback
- Streamlined checkout experience
- Better search and filtering options
Gems.com TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShopHQ for iPad
No in-app purchases
Gems.com TV
No in-app purchases
