Gems of War
Gems of War: A free iPad match-3 RPG that pairs team-building battles with quests and live events. Ranked #46 of 90 in Free iPad Games by our editors (4.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for match-3 fans who want team battles and live events.
At a glance
- Editor score4.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMatch-3 fans who want team battles and live events
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- In-app purchasesYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Combines gem-matching combos with troop and hero collection
- Offers multiple modes, mini-games, kingdoms, and quests
- Adds weekly events and asynchronous PvP rankings
Where it doesn't
- Optional in-app purchases mean the free download is not the only purchase path
- Team building and spells add strategy beyond straightforward puzzle play
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later
Our verdict on Gems of War
Gems of War brings match-3 puzzles together with collectible troops and heroes, team-building, and battles on iPad. Players match gems to create combos, then use teams and spells in combat. Multiple modes and mini-games broaden the play beyond the core puzzle loop, while quests and unlockable kingdoms provide additional objectives. Its mix of puzzle play and character collection makes it a fit for players who want more than standalone gem matching, especially those drawn to team battles and recurring events.
The feature set supports several ways to play: quests, new realms to unlock, weekly live events, daily login rewards, and asynchronous PvP battles with global rankings. PvP is asynchronous rather than a live head-to-head mode, which suits players interested in competing through rankings without requiring simultaneous play. The combination of collection, team composition, spells, and different modes adds strategic layers; players seeking a compact, purely casual match-3 game may prefer a narrower puzzle experience.
Gems of War is free to download, and optional in-app purchases are offered. That makes it possible to start without paying, while purchases remain part of the game’s model. The iPad listing specifies iPadOS 13.0 as the minimum requirement. Choose it if you want match-3 gameplay tied to hero collection, battles, and a changing set of activities; look elsewhere if your priority is an uncomplicated puzzle-only game or if you want synchronous PvP.
Gems of War pricing
Gems of War fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Offline play | Not verified |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Minimum iPadOS | 13.0 |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | gemsofwar.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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