Gem Slash vs Planet Squirrel
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!
Planet Squirrel
Embark on a challenging platforming adventure as a flying squirrel. Navigate through levels with unique mechanics, all set to an intense soundtrack and presented in a distinctive monochrome pixel art style.
- Flying squirrel protagonist
- Challenging platformer gameplay
- Unique monochrome pixel art style
- Intense soundtrack
- Levels with unique mechanics
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A challenging platformer about a flying squirrel. - Features a unique monochrome pixel art style - An intense soundtrack - Challenging levels with unique mechanics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planet Squirrel at none against Gem Slash's 1. Gem Slash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Planet Squirrel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, Planet Squirrel every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Slash | Planet Squirrel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Axel Friedrich | Tommy Soereide Kjaer |
Customer experience
Gem Slash
Planet Squirrel
In-app purchases
Gem Slash
- Play without Advertisements!$1.99
Planet Squirrel
No in-app purchases
