Comparison

Gem Slash vs Rainbow Rocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gem matching gameplay
  • Physics-based puzzle mechanics
  • Combo bonuses for quick reflexes
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global high score leaderboards
  • Action-oriented casual experience
Features
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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!

About

Rainbow Rocket

Engage in a vibrant arcade experience by mixing colors to blast incoming asteroids. Unlock new rocket ships, compete on global leaderboards, and protect the rainbow in this fast-paced challenge.

Highlights
  • Color mixing gameplay
  • Asteroid blasting action
  • Unlockable rocket ships
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Two game modes
Features
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Mix colors and blast asteroids in this challenging rocket arcade game! Put your brain to the test as you mix and match colors while asteroids hurtle towards you! Mine coins and obtain new rocket ships, and climb the world ranks! Protect the rainbow at all costs! FEATURES: - Vibrantly colorful gameplay that will challenge both your reflexes and your ability to think fast under pressure - Nearly two dozen unique rockets to unlock - Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements to keep track of your mastery of the game - Two game modes, Classic and Meteor, with another coming in the future - Multiple music tracks to get your groove on while blowing asteroids away Download for FREE today!

Screenshots

Gem Slash4 screens
Rainbow Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rainbow Rocket at every 6 weeks against Gem Slash's every 5 months. Rainbow Rocket also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Gem Slash's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rainbow Rocket sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, Rainbow Rocket every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gem Slash versus Rainbow Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem SlashRainbow Rocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—70 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxel FriedrichDobsoft Studios

Customer experience

Gem Slash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rainbow Rocket

All ratings70 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gem Slash

One-time1
  • Play without Advertisements!$1.99
3 purchases

Rainbow Rocket

One-time3
  • 12,000 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads & 2X Coins$2.99
  • 120,000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Gem Slash free?
Gem Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rainbow Rocket free?
Rainbow Rocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gem Slash or Rainbow Rocket have ads?
Neither Gem Slash nor Rainbow Rocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gem Slash or Rainbow Rocket?
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, and Rainbow Rocket every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gem Slash was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rainbow Rocket on October 24, 2026.

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