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Jewel Cross vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Jewel Cross's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Jewel Cross
This App
Block Blast！
Nemesis
Same Color: Connect The Dots
Contender
Magic Potion: Sort Puzzle
Contender
Color Picker!!
Contender
Aqua Sorter
Contender
Davita
Peer
Farm Raid : Cartoon Match 3
Peer
Puzzle Hub - Puzzles Games
Peer
HueABC: Color Shape Challenge
Peer
Core Identity
Developer晓翔 黄Hungry StudioINDIEZ GLOBAL PTE. LTD.Paxie GamesMooncake Games LimitedZiNKY OYUN YAZILIM ANONiM SiRKETiLemondo Games펑키바인Jovan JovanovskiProxGlobal Inc
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.9 / 54.9 / 54.1 / 54.3 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.9 / 51.9 / 5
Ratings Count302,562,8804931311373814712
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 15, 2013Apr 3, 2022Apr 28, 2023Feb 6, 2026Jul 26, 2022Jun 22, 2025Feb 9, 2021Aug 21, 2020Mar 3, 2022Aug 22, 2024
Last UpdatedOct 20, 2015Jun 29, 2026Apr 9, 2026Feb 17, 2026Jul 27, 2022Jun 22, 2025May 1, 2023Apr 9, 2026May 31, 2024Dec 13, 2024
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentexcellentmixednegative----positive--
Score90/10075/10025/100----85/100--
Praises-
  • Highly addictive puzzle mechanics provide effective stress relief during long commutes or travel
  • Variable difficulty levels keep players engaged during extended gaming sessions
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Complaints-
  • Aggressive ad frequency and forced ad interruptions degrade the core puzzle experience
  • Excessive advertisement frequency interrupts the core gameplay loop after every level
  • Lack of a paid option to remove advertisements frustrates long-term players
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Requests-
  • Granular control over ad frequency and the ability to toggle off forced ad interruptions
  • Implementation of a paid ad-free tier to improve the user experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Pure, classic pipe-linking mechanic attracts traditional puzzle purists.
  • Clean, colorful interface supports low-friction gameplay.
  • Visual feedback loops during block explosions create a satisfying dopamine cycle
  • Daily puzzle variety sustains organic install velocity
  • Offline-first architecture reduces churn in connectivity-constrained transit environments
  • Daily Challenge system forces recurring DAU loops
  • 999+ level library sustains long-term session frequency
  • ASMR audio environment differentiates the core loop
  • Offline-first architecture maximizes addressable user base
  • Dual-mechanic loop provides varied puzzle-solving paths.
  • Three-star scoring creates a clear replayability incentive.
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  • Offline-first architecture allows for play in low-connectivity environments
  • Unlimited lives model maximizes ad-inventory exposure per session
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Weaknesses
  • No in-app purchase integration limits revenue potential.
  • Static level design lacks daily retention loops.
  • Aggressive ad frequency degrades the core puzzle experience
  • No meta-progression layer limits long-term player investment
  • Forced ad interruptions after revives drive 1-star review sentiment
  • Aggressive ad-frequency after every level drives churn
  • No paid ad-free tier limits revenue capture
  • 0.53-star rating gap between iOS and Android
  • Limited progression mechanics beyond standard level scaling
  • No content updates since July 2022.
  • Ad-only monetization limits revenue per user.
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  • Lack of social features limits long-term retention
  • 377 rating count indicates low organic discovery
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Update Cadence-5 versions, ~3d avg-3 versions------

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