# Gem Slash vs Matcholitaire

The clearest difference is ads: Gem Slash at none against Matcholitaire's shown. Matcholitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Matcholitaire sells 10 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, Matcholitaire every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gem Slash | Matcholitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axel Friedrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/320371151) | [Phong Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287359151) |

## What reviewers say

### Gem Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-slash/id881037838)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play without Advertisements! | $1.99 | one-time |


### Matcholitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matcholitaire-match-master/id6447413671)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Default Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Default Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Default Bundle 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Default Bundle 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Default Bundle 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Default Bundle 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Default Bundle 7 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gem Slash free?

Gem Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Matcholitaire free?

Matcholitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Gem Slash or Matcholitaire have ads?

Matcholitaire shows ads; Gem Slash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gem Slash or Matcholitaire?

Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, and Matcholitaire every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gem Slash was updated on October 17, 2026 and Matcholitaire on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
