# Gem Hunters vs Card Crawl

The clearest difference is rating: Card Crawl at 4.7 against Gem Hunters's 4.2. Card Crawl also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 95) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Gem Hunters's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gem Hunters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Card Crawl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Crawl holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Crawl has 2.1K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Gem Hunters's written reviews are positive against 81% of Card Crawl's.

Gem Hunters ships an update every 5 weeks, Card Crawl monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem Hunters | Card Crawl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-hunters/id820666043/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem Hunters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-hunters/id820666043)

Embark on a puzzle RPG adventure matching elemental gems to cast spells and battle enemies. Explore magical worlds, collect spells, and uncover procedurally generated loot on your quest for treasure. Engage in hero versus hero combat in the Arena.

**Highlights:** Match elemental gems, Unleash powerful spells, Explore 7 magical worlds, Collect over 80 spells, Procedurally generated items, RPG battles, Hero vs. hero Arena combat

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 140 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 850 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting RPG elements
- 🚀 Quick to play
- 👍 Charming story and characters
- 👍 Enjoyable challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty curve issues
- 🐛 Matchmaking and balancing problems in PvP
- 🐛 Progression issues (e.g. level cap, lack of new content)
- 🔋 Lives/energy system can be limiting

**Reported bugs**

- Map/level scrolling issues on older devices
- Login/loading problems
- Inconsistent experience gain
- Ads causing crashes

**Requested features**

- More campaign levels and worlds
- Ability to customize/upgrade pets
- Marketplace to buy special gear
- Option to reassign level up points
- Offline mode


### Card Crawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-crawl/id950955524)

This solitaire-style game blends dungeon crawling with card mechanics. Clear dungeons by strategically using item and monster cards, managing inventory, and employing unique ability cards. Enjoy quick, engaging sessions perfect for short bursts of play.

**Highlights:** Solitaire-style gameplay, Four game modes, Dungeon deck editor, Unlockable ability-cards, Mini deck building, Game Center integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Season Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Card Crawl | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Unique card-based dungeon crawler concept
- 👍 Charming art style and atmosphere
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 👎 Lack of content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inability to restore purchases
- Gameplay freezes and lags on some devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize decks and characters
- Improved tutorial and instructions
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem Hunters free?

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

### Is Card Crawl free?

Card Crawl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gem Hunters or Card Crawl?

Card Crawl is rated higher. Gem Hunters averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Card Crawl averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Gem Hunters or Card Crawl have ads?

Neither Gem Hunters nor Card Crawl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gem Hunters or Card Crawl?

Gem Hunters ships an update every 5 weeks, and Card Crawl monthly. Most recently, Gem Hunters was updated on November 1, 2026 and Card Crawl on November 6, 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.*