Comparison

Gem Slash vs Escavé

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

Escavé

Explore the real world with augmented reality to solve riddles and find hidden objects. Scan your discoveries to collect them in a unique 3D inventory. Engage in daily challenges and build your collection.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality scavenger hunts
  • Solve daily riddles
  • Scan real-world objects
  • 3D inventory collection
  • Object detection gameplay
Features
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Escavé turns the real world into a puzzle. Solve daily riddles, explore your surroundings, and use your camera to discover and capture real-world objects in 3D. Each day presents a new “What am I?” challenge. Find the answer in the real world with excavate mode, verify it using your camera, and bring it to life with 3D scanning to build your personal collection. FEATURES • Daily Riddles New “What am I?” challenges every day • Real-World Detection Find and verify answers using your camera • 3D Scanning & Collection Capture objects and build your personal inventory • Progression & Rewards Earn XP, build streaks, unlock achievements, and climb the leaderboard New updates are added regularly - keep exploring. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gem Slash4 screens
Escavé4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Escavé at every 2 weeks against Gem Slash's every 5 months. Gem Slash's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gem Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Escavé sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, Escavé every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gem Slash versus Escavé: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem SlashEscavé
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB190 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAxel FriedrichArchaic Inc.

Customer experience

Gem Slash

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Escavé

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gem Slash

One-time1
  • Play without Advertisements!$1.99
7 purchases

Escavé

Subscriptions1
  • Escave+$4.991 Month
One-time6
  • Streak Freeze$0.99
  • Escave Token$0.99
  • Streak Rewind$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Double XP$0.99
  • Escave Token x6$4.99
  • Escave Token x10$8.99

Questions

Is Gem Slash free?
Gem Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Escavé free?
Escavé is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gem Slash or Escavé have ads?
Neither Gem Slash nor Escavé shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gem Slash or Escavé?
Gem Slash ships an update every 5 months, and Escavé every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gem Slash was updated on October 1, 2026 and Escavé on October 14, 2026.

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