Gem Slash vs JackArcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gem Slash
A fast-paced physics puzzle game where you swipe to match colored gems and clear the screen. Achieve high scores by making large combos and quick reflexes. Unlock achievements and compete on global leaderboards in this action-oriented casual game.
- Fast-paced gem matching gameplay
- Physics-based puzzle mechanics
- Combo bonuses for quick reflexes
- Unlockable achievements
- Global high score leaderboards
- Action-oriented casual experience
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Gem Slash is a fast-paced puzzle game that challenges you to fight against physics! A towering jumble of gems fills the screen, taunting you with its chaotic mess of color. Swipe the screen to make like-colored groups of gems disappear. The more you match the more points you'll receive, so no matter how many gems are rattling around, just keep swiping! It may look simple, but you'll need to summon all of your skills to master this challenging puzzle game. Bonus points are awarded for big combos and quick reflexes. Match fast enough to unlock all achievements, and with a little luck you might even land a spot on the global high score board! Gem Slash is an action-oriented casual physics puzzle game that's fun for everyone!
JackArcher
Guide Jack Archer to hit flying monsters and pumpkins while avoiding explosive potions. Earn points to compete on GameCenter and play endlessly without levels or pauses.
- Hit monsters and pumpkins
- Avoid explosive potions
- Compete on GameCenter
- Endless gameplay
- No levels or pauses
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Help Jack to hit monsters and the pumpkins transported by bats flying in the sky, but not to hit the explosive potions or you lose all monsters and the pumpkins already taken. Play for to drop the monsters and see their scared faces or see them bored when staying grounded while the ghost takes them away. Earn many points, with the special magic pumpkin, for compete with the other players on the GameCenter. Always plays without stopping, no level, no pause, play for all your time and earn more points than any other.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gem Slash at Free against JackArcher's $0.99. Gem Slash also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). JackArcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On 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
Gem Slash is free to download; JackArcher costs $0.99 up front. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JackArcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, JackArcher every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Slash | JackArcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axel Friedrich | Centro Studi Informatica di Danilo Priore |
Customer experience
Gem Slash
JackArcher
In-app purchases
Gem Slash
- Play without Advertisements!$1.99
JackArcher
No in-app purchases
