# Star Gems

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id528857133](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id528857133)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id528857133`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Balloon Island
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (79 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-31
- **First published:** 2012-06-02
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-gems/id528857133)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.balloonisland.com/privacypolicy/privacypolicy.html](http://www.balloonisland.com/privacypolicy/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Star Gems is a fast, brain-teasing star popping game for Chrome. Tap three or more stars of the same color to score, and destroy UFOs from below to prevent them from reaching the top. Charge up and use the laser gun for emergency power as you strategize with quick moves.

Play your own music while you game, and rely on autosave if the session is interrupted. Star Gems combines easy-to-learn mechanics with challenging, arcade-style fun.

## Rankings

- #153,144 — Overall

## Review summary

Star Gems is repeatedly praised for addictive, fast-paced, and visually colorful gameplay with strong replay value and the ability to pause and resume where you left off. Many players report they can’t stop playing and enjoy quick, engaging sessions. The main downside noted by multiple reviews is bugs and glitches introduced by updates that disrupt gameplay, with some also mentioning occasional UI visibility issues. Overall, the core appeal remains strong despite these recurring technical issues.

### Pros

- Addictive and highly engaging gameplay that makes you want to keep playing.
- Colorful visuals and appealing, lively design.
- Fast-paced, quick session gameplay with high replay value.
- Strong ability to pause and resume later, coming back hours after leaving the game.

### Cons

- Frequent glitches/bugs after updates causing the game to get stuck or malfunction.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id528857133)