Gem Slash vs Youth Runner
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!
Youth Runner
Navigate through a game by choosing the correct doors to revert to your youngest form and reach the finish line. Experience a unique gameplay mechanic focused on age progression.
- Age progression gameplay
- Door selection mechanic
- Reach the finish line
- Unique game concept
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Go through the right doors and reach the finish in your youngest form!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Slash at 100% against Youth Runner's 33%. Gem Slash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Youth Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Youth Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, Youth Runner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Slash | Youth Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axel Friedrich | FUBU GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Gem Slash
Youth Runner
In-app purchases
Gem Slash
- Play without Advertisements!$1.99
Youth Runner
No in-app purchases
