Last updated on January 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Xmas Jewels – Puzzle Game Review
Xmas Jewels is a Puzzle/Family/Entertainment game from Sprakelsoft GmbH, first launched in 7th December 2011.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 22+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Xmas Jewels Stand Out
Ho ho ho! Santa is coming to you!
Xmas Jewels is comparable to classical gem-swapping games and it features three game modes, HD-graphics with retina and iPad-support.
Instructions:
Normal mode –
you advance to the next level when you match the required number of items as it´s shown in the upper part of the screen.
Quick mode –
Try to match as many items as you can in 60 seconds!
Infinite mode –
You have unlimited time so you won´t be surprised by any "game over"-messages
You can move the items by tapping at the source and then at the target-position or just swiping!
This Puzzle game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Xmas Jewels is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 22nd September 2017
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- 64bit support for iOS11!
- Thanks for playing "Xmas Jewels!"
Download & Availability
Xmas Jewels is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We downloaded TONS of Christmas games this year and this is the only one we really liked. Can play it offline to avoid any and all commercials. If you like mahjong or other matching style games, this is a great one.
The first few years we played this game during the holiday season was a lot of fun. We know the developers need to make money but the ad banner they allowed on the bottom of the screen covers up the content and invariably its on a hard level and the only move is covered up by the ad banner.
The thought of Christmas is always relaxing. So when we want to relax we turn on the Christmas music, on this game, and just play for a while. It's a great little game. One of the first we ever downloaded. We plan on keeping it till the last. Thank you for the holiday spirit! M TULIP K.
Lots of merriment and a fun escape from the season's busyness.
This game is addictive fun, love the Christmas music.
Love playing this game. The music and graphics are great.
It's lots of fun and kind of gets you in season's mood.
We love matching games very entertaining.
Fun to play over and over again.
This game is lot of fun to play. We enjoy it very much.
We hate christmas , bit love this game.
The Ads on the bottom are agrivating …covers up the bottom row. We know this is similar to Halloween Heat, but Xmas Jewels is not as fast moving ad H. H. Is. Still, the graphics are lovely and the sounds and music are very nice. We like this game except for those two little things.
We enjoy this game very much although the ads at the bottom of the screen are a pain to play around.
A fun game. Bottom row is blocked by ads, but other than that it is a nice holiday game,.
It's fun, however not enough levels.
This game is fun. Wish there were more levels and tokens.
Love the game, don't like the way the ads block playing.
This is fun match game. The music is getting us into the spirit of the season. It can be relaxing or challenging depending on the option for playing you choose. For adults and children, even preschoolers. One of the best match games we've seen, especially geared to a wide variety of ages,.
We have the Halloween version of this same game from same makers and loved it. Got this version and they are exactly the same BUT there is an annoying ad at the bottom of the screen which covers the bottom row of movable pieces essential to the game. You can get rid of the ad if you buy the full version, but the free Halloween version didn't have this issue?! Move the ad and will be 5 stars.
Besides the background it's a good game.
Fun game but the ads cover the bottom of the board, so that is why we are only giving it 3 stars.
You have a great fun game here and you block the bottom row with ads. Then you want 1.99 to remove them!!!! We would not mind .99 but we would never pay 1.99. That is why we gave 3 stars instead of 5. Remove the ads and you have a great game and we would change our rating to 5 stars. Good luck if you don't cause your gonna need it.
We love this game but have had issues with screen images freezing or not displaying correctly after reaching high scores. The only solution has been to uninstall the game and reinstall it so all scores are wiped out. We are hoping this "fix" will resolve this issue. We too have noticed the ads are now showing on the bottom row of the screen. If the other issue is fixed we will purchase the game, then the ads would be gone. But for anyone trying it out this is really a problem.
It's a good game but after a while it gets so boring. U just do the same thing over and over.
The ads cover the bottom row of the game making it difficult to play.
Good game, but the ads cover the bottom of the board.
There is an annoying white box in the background. When you reach a high score you can't move the bottom row what so ever. Never had problems with the Halloween version.
Hate the new update we can't see the bottom of our screen.
Fun to play great backgrounds. Download this app!! It's fun to play on christmas.
Fun game, but would be easier to play if the background was not white. Could we have an option of changing the background color.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.6
- Size: 52.01 MB
- iOS: 8.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: [Sprakelsoft GmbH]()
Last updated: 22nd September 2017 | Genre: Puzzle, Family | Developer: Sprakelsoft GmbH