Azar is free to download and start, but sooner or later a screen asks for Gems. That might be to set a gender or region preference, refill your Discover deck, or, in Azar's newer iOS matching, open a profile card. Gems are Azar's in-app currency, and what they buy depends on your device and app version. This guide explains what Gems do, what they cost, where the charges differ, and how refunds work, using Azar's help center, Terms of Service and App Store listing (checked October 12, 2026).
Quick answer: what are Azar Gems?
- What they are: a purchasable in-app currency. Azar's help center says Gems pay for premium services such as gender and region preferences, adding friends from your history, and extra video calls.
- Price: it varies by store and country. The US App Store lists Gem packages from $0.99 to $37.99, but it doesn't show how many Gems each one contains.
- Where charges differ: on newer iOS matching (version 7.11.0 and later), opening a profile card is charged even if you skip. The Discover tab gives some free profile views every 12 hours, and Gems refill the deck.
- Refunds: Azar's terms say purchases are generally final. Purchased Gems expire five years after purchase, and some regions (EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland, Korea) have special refund rules.
What Gems buy on Azar
Azar's help article "What Are Gems" lists the main uses: gender and region preferences, adding friends from the history tab, and making additional video calls. Its Terms of Service also mention gender filters, country filters and in-app gifts. The App Store listing sums it up: Azar offers many features for free, and optional premiums unlock "advanced discovery preferences, including additional gender and country filters".
Gender and region preferences
You set these at the bottom of the Video Chat tab. Azar's help center warns you "may need to use gems for some of these premium features". So not every preference costs Gems, but some do. On Azar Web, the help center says Gems refine region and gender preferences. On mobile web, the Gem Shop button sits inside the Gender or Country filter.
Friends, calls and gifts
Adding someone from your match history as a friend and making extra video calls can also cost Gems, as can in-app gifts, according to Azar's help center and terms.
How much do Azar Gems cost?
Azar doesn't publish a single global price list. What we could verify:
| Store (checked Oct 12, 2026) | Listed in-app purchases |
|---|---|
| US App Store | Gem packages from $0.99 to $37.99 (ten listings) |
| Slovenia App Store (EUR) | Gem packages €3.59–€17.99; "Unlimited Gender Preference" €15.99 |
| Azar Web | Packages shown in the Gem Shop; payment by card or PayPal, among others |
The store listings don't show how many Gems each package holds, or how many Gems a filter or profile card uses. Azar shows those amounts in the app and they can change. Check the Gem count on your own screen before you confirm.
Why Gem charges differ by device
Azar isn't one identical product everywhere. Your phone, app version and whether you're on the web all change what a Gem buys. See Azar web vs mobile app for the broader differences.
Newer iOS matching (7.11.0 and later)
Azar's help center describes a new matching flow on iOS 7.11.0 and later, available when certain requirements are met. When a possible match appears, you see their profile card and tap Invite or Skip. If you both tap Invite, you confirm your camera and the chat starts. The key billing detail: Azar says you're charged when you open a profile card, whether you tap Invite, tap Skip, or the chat never starts. Starting the chat adds no extra fee, but each new card is a new charge. Azar also notes that pricing for some filters may differ from before. For how this compares with the older mutual-match flow, read Azar Pick and Match explained.
Discover tab (iOS 7.0.0 and later)
In Discover, Azar says each user gets a number of free profile views per cycle, and the deck refreshes every 12 hours from your first view. Closing the app doesn't reset the timer. When the quota runs out, you can wait or spend Gems to refill instantly, which starts a new 12-hour timer. Gender and country filters in Discover are partly free and partly paid; paid filters highlight matching cards with a subtle border.
Azar Web
On the web, Azar's quick guide describes Gems mainly for region and gender preferences, bought through the Gem Shop.
Worked example: how Gems run out
We can't give exact Gem amounts because Azar shows them in the app. Here's how to estimate instead.
- Write down your Gem balance and the cost shown for the action, for example a gender preference or a profile card.
- On newer iOS matching, multiply the per-card cost by how many cards you usually open before a good chat. If you skip nine cards for every chat you keep, you pay for ten cards.
- Compare that with the package price in your store to get the real cost per conversation.
- If the number feels high, try the free options first: free preferences, waiting for the 12-hour Discover refresh, or a different app.
This matters because skipping isn't free on per-card billing. Paying for filters reduces who you see, not how many cards you open.
Refunds and expiry: what Azar's terms say
- Generally final: Azar's Terms of Service (2026-02-01) say purchases are generally final and non-refundable, except where local law requires refunds.
- Regional rules: special refund terms apply in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland and Korea, including a 7-day window for unused items in some cases, minus anything used.
- Expiry: unless local law says otherwise, purchased Gems expire five years after purchase. Free Gems follow conditions Azar sets.
- Who refunds: Azar's refund article says Apple handles refunds for Apple ID purchases (via reportaproblem.apple.com). For Android, you submit a request in the app's Help center with your Google Play receipt. Spent Gems can't be refunded.
How to avoid wasting Gems
- Check your app version first. The newer iOS profile-card charge doesn't apply to everyone.
- Read the Gem cost on screen before you tap. Stop if the action isn't clear.
- Use free preferences and free Discover views before buying.
- Buy only in the official app or on Azar Web. "Free Gem generators" are scams.
- If Gems didn't arrive, Azar says to restart the app, then contact the Help center with your receipt.
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Conclusion: know what each Gem buys before you buy
Azar Gems pay for preferences, friends, extra calls, Discover refills and, on newer iOS matching, each profile card you open. Prices vary by store, Gem amounts show only in the app, and purchases are generally final. Check your version and the on-screen cost, use the free options first, and compare a browse-first app like Kiss Live Chat if paying to skip doesn't suit you.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Gems on Azar?
Gems are Azar's purchasable in-app currency. Azar's help center says they pay for premium services such as gender and region preferences, adding friends from your history and extra video calls.
How much do Azar Gems cost?
It depends on your store and country. The US App Store lists Gem packages from $0.99 to $37.99. Gem amounts and per-action costs are shown inside the app.
Does Azar charge Gems when I skip someone?
On the newer iOS matching experience (7.11.0 and later), Azar says you're charged when you open a profile card, whether you invite, skip or the chat never starts.
Can I get a refund for Azar Gems?
Azar's terms say purchases are generally final, with special rules in the EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland and Korea. Apple purchases are refunded through Apple; spent Gems can't be refunded.
Do Azar Gems expire?
Unless local law says otherwise, Azar's terms say purchased Gems expire five years after purchase. Free Gems follow conditions Azar sets.
