Gem Slash vs Chain Match!
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!
Chain Match!
Combine chains of the same color to reach your goals. Achieve higher scores by breaking chains of four or five. A simple yet engaging puzzle experience.
- Combine same-colored chains
- Break chains of four or five
- Reach goal objectives
- Simple puzzle gameplay
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Reach the desired goal by combining chains of the same color. Break more chains by combining four and five chains.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gem Slash at 100% against Chain Match!'s 57%. Chain Match!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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. Chain Match! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, Chain Match! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Slash | Chain Match! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axel Friedrich | Ismail Simsek |
Customer experience
Gem Slash
Chain Match!
In-app purchases
Gem Slash
- Play without Advertisements!$1.99
Chain Match!
No in-app purchases
