Gem Slash vs Rainbow Rocket
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!
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.
- Color mixing gameplay
- Asteroid blasting action
- Unlockable rocket ships
- Game Center leaderboards
- Two game modes
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Gem Slash | Rainbow Rocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axel Friedrich | Dobsoft Studios |
Customer experience
Gem Slash
Rainbow Rocket
In-app purchases
Gem Slash
- Play without Advertisements!$1.99
Rainbow Rocket
- 12,000 Coins$0.99
- Remove Ads & 2X Coins$2.99
- 120,000 Coins$4.99
Questions
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