Comparison

Swapperoo vs Starcraft Gems

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

Head to head
About

Swapperoo

A strategic puzzle game where you match three tiles of the same color by tapping arrows to move them. Navigate challenging objectives and unique board manipulations to succeed. Offers numerous stages, challenges, and an endless mode for extended gameplay.

Highlights
  • Arrow-based tile movement
  • Match 3 tiles of the same color
  • Challenging objectives (chasing tiles, timed matches)
  • 38 freeform stages
  • 75 unique challenges
  • Endless mode
Features
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Swapperoo - the friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat. *New: the INFINITY update - Endless, Gauntlet and Timed Gauntlet modes! "incredibly clever, deeply strategic, has an inviting visual style that begs to be interacted with, and is just plain fun." Touch Arcade, 5 stars ***** The rules are simple: tap an arrow to move it in the direction it faces. Make a row of 3 tiles of the same color and the tiles disappear. If that sounds too easy, don't worry - you'll find yourself in situations that require clever manipulation of the game board. There's an assortment of objectives to keep you on your toes: tiles that chase you, tiles that must be matched within a few moves, tiles that must be protected, and lots more. As well as 38 freeform stages which play out differently every time, we have created 75 challenges with unique solutions and an endless mode, so the game is crammed with content to keep you busy! Crafted with care for your phone and tablet by the creators of the Quell puzzle trilogy. Thanks! Joe and Lewis (Fallen Tree Games).

About

Starcraft Gems

Engage in real-time strategy with match-3 mechanics. Match crystals to earn minerals, build and upgrade your army, and employ strategic thinking to defeat enemy forces. Compete on the leaderboard to become the best.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy gameplay
  • Match-3 crystal matching
  • Army building and upgrades
  • Strategic unit deployment
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Upgrade abilities and equipment
Features
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Real time strategy game with match 3 elements. Match crystals three in a row and earn minerals. Jigsaw puzzle for reaction speed and dexterity. Game for strategic thinking. Create an army that is able to resist the army of the enemy. Consider the characteristics of the units. Upgrade your abilities. Upgrade your equipment. Hire new warriors. Familiar units: mariks, zealots, ghosts, ultralisks, roaches, hydralisks, ears. Create and pump your army and your strategy by making crystals three in a row. The game has a leaderboard – become the best among your opponents and take your rightful place in the League!

Screenshots

Swapperoo4 screens
Starcraft Gems3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Starcraft Gems at Free against Swapperoo's $2.99. Swapperoo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (92 vs 1). On rating, in-app purchases 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

Starcraft Gems is free to download; Swapperoo costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swapperoo holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swapperoo has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swapperoo versus Starcraft Gems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwapperooStarcraft Gems
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (92 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFallen Tree Games LtdEdgar Aibatov

Bugs and requests

Swapperoo

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Skulls explode despite power-up extending time
  • Power-ups disappear when resuming gauntlet mode
  • App crashes and won't open
  • Unable to delete or reinstall app
  • Progress lost after app minimization
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  • Game freezes completely
  • Partial download leaving app non-functional
  • Level progression stuck at certain points (Z3)

Requested features

11 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Colorblind mode with alternative colors/textures
  • Adjustable timer difficulty settings
  • More music tracks to reduce repetition
  • Undo button functionality
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  • Multiplier effects for chain matches
  • Bonus card accumulation system
  • Very Hard difficulty tier
  • Better power-up explanation and visibility
  • Lower sound effects volume option
  • Battery optimization improvements

Starcraft Gems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swapperoo

No in-app purchases

None

Starcraft Gems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swapperoo free?
Swapperoo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starcraft Gems free?
Starcraft Gems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swapperoo or Starcraft Gems?
Swapperoo is rated higher. Swapperoo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Starcraft Gems averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Swapperoo or Starcraft Gems have ads?
Starcraft Gems shows ads; Swapperoo does not.

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