Comparison

Pivots vs GemCode

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

Head to head
About

Pivots

Engage in a fast-paced math puzzle game where you race against the clock to make rows and columns of numbers sum to 15. Utilize a unique rotating 2x2 grid mechanic to find patterns and score high. Earn extra time with successful matches and face increasing speed and multipliers as you progress.

Highlights
  • Number addition puzzles
  • Rotating 2x2 grid mechanic
  • Race against the clock gameplay
  • Pattern recognition
  • Time bonuses for matches
  • Increasing difficulty levels
Features
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Pivots is a game about racing the clock to add rows and columns of numbers to 15. It uses a unique new mechanic of rotating 2x2 squares in a larger 5x5 grid of numbers. Find patterns, add the numbers, and rotate to score high. If you like sudoku you'll love Pivots. As you get matches you add time to the clock to keep going, failed moves will subtract time. As you progress, each level speeds up the clock and adds a multiplier to your scoring. Race against the clock and see how far you can go.

About

GemCode

Deduce a hidden sequence of colorful gems using logic and analysis of feedback. This game offers classic code-breaking gameplay with tools to refine your strategy and perfect your deductive reasoning skills.

Highlights
  • Deduce hidden color sequences
  • Analyze feedback on guesses
  • Classic code-breaking gameplay
  • Option for duplicate colors
  • Strategy refinement tools
Features
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GemCode challenges you to deduce a hidden sequence of colorful gems using logic and deduction. Each game presents a unique code of vibrant colors that you must uncover through clever guessing and careful analysis of feedback. FEATURES - Classic code-breaking gameplay with a modern, polished interface - Option to allow duplicate colors - Swap, randomize, and clear tools to refine your strategy With each guess, receive immediate feedback showing exactly how close you are to the solution. Black pegs indicate correct color and position, while white pegs show correct color but wrong position. Perfect your deductive reasoning skills as you strategically narrow down possibilities with each attempt. Can you crack the code before running out of guesses?

Screenshots

Pivots4 screens
GemCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GemCode at none against Pivots's 1. GemCode also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Pivots's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pivots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GemCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GemCode holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Pivots's written reviews are positive against 100% of GemCode's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pivots versus GemCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPivotsGemCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer30 South LLCLeonardo Ivan Quintero Vega

Customer experience

Pivots

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

GemCode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pivots

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

GemCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pivots free?
Pivots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GemCode free?
GemCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pivots or GemCode?
GemCode is rated higher. Pivots averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GemCode averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Pivots or GemCode have ads?
Neither Pivots nor GemCode shows ads.

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