# Jewels of Rome・Match 3 Gems

> Royal G5 Puzzle: Matching Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1436038639](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1436038639)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1436038639`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** G5 Entertainment AB
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (46,141 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.86.8702
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2019-06-03
- **Size:** 339 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jewels-of-rome-match-3-gems/id1436038639)
- **Website:** [https://www.g5.com/games/jewels-of-rome](https://www.g5.com/games/jewels-of-rome)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.g5.com/privacypolicy](https://www.g5.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

**Jewels of Rome・Match 3 Gems** combines classic match-3 puzzle gameplay with city building and an adventure set in Ancient Rome. Swap and match colorful gems across thousands of levels, collect valuable resources, and help restore a struggling Roman settlement to its former glory.

Meet villagers, nobles, craftsmen, gods, and mortals while following a suspenseful storyline filled with Roman history, myths, and betrayal. Use powerful boosters and combo effects to overcome challenging puzzles, unlock beautiful buildings and landmarks, and expand the settlement into a thriving city. The game supports offline play and includes optional in-app purchases, along with a built-in social network for following friends’ progress.

## Rankings

- #6,852 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews praise the visuals and the city-building depth, but repeatedly criticize updates that strip narrative context, push monetization, remove/free rewards, and cause support and technical issues. The game remains appealing to fans of the genre, yet these recurring frustrations push many players to discontinue or pause play.

### Pros

- Colorful, varied board pieces that keep match-3 gameplay visually engaging.
- Detailed city-building with great visuals and a sense of accomplishment.
- Depth and variety beyond a typical match-3, suggesting a rich world and lore.
- Core gameplay remains enjoyable and fun for many players.
- Accessibility options, such as the ability to turn off vibrations (and other audio controls).

### Cons

- Updates removed voices, dialogue, and story context, reducing engagement and meaning.
- Monetization has become pay-to-win, with higher prices for tools and increased progress pressure.
- Free rewards have been removed or reduced (no free jewels/crystals and fewer video bonuses).
- Customer support and billing issues are slow or unhelpful or unresolved.
- Updates introduce bugs and balance problems, including harder levels and broken events.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1436038639)