Super Sharp vs Ruya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Sharp
Test your precision and skill by cutting objects with your finger. Navigate through 120 unique physics-based levels to become a master cutter.
- 120 physics-based levels
- Skill-based cutting gameplay
- Intuitive finger controls
- Challenging puzzles
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--------------------------------------- App Store Best of 2015! --------------------------------------- Your finger has never been so sharp! Cut with skill to complete the 120 ingenious physics levels of Super Sharp and become a cut master!
Ruya
Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience by matching cute characters across surreal dreamscapes. Decorate your character and immerse yourself in an ethereal soundtrack and calming visuals for a meditative flow.
- 64 handcrafted puzzles
- Match cute characters
- Decorate with flowers
- Heartwarming visual narrative
- Binaural beats sound options
- 8 surreal dreamscapes
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A game of tranquillity through the art of matching cute characters in Ruya’s world of dreams. Visit surrealist landscapes, decorate yourself in flowers and introspect. A calming minimal experience with juicy interactions and cool colour combinations to make you feel at ease. The ethereal dreamlike soundtrack will tickle your senses and pull you into a state of peaceful flow. ====== "Ruya is full of love. Every little detail in the game, each animation, all of the meanings behind everything shows this. Its a relaxing puzzle game I love playing when I want to unwind." - Jupiter Hadley "Ruya is different. Ruya is calm and quiet and meditative. Ruya might be a game about matching things, but it's something more than that." 8/10 - Pocket Gamer "Ruya is a fantastic gem of a puzzle game for those seeking a zen like experience." 9.1/10 - AppAdvice ======= FEATURES ◆ Challenge yourself with 64 handcrafted puzzles. ◆ Swipe, slide, pop and release cute characters to progress and unfold Ruya's memories. BEAUTIFUL & HEARTFELT ◆ Decorate Ruya in flowers as you play, and shake them off at the end of each level to purify Ruya's mind. ◆ A heartwarming illustrated visual narrative that will have you smiling. SOUND ◆ Tweak binaural beats, allowing you to sink into a state of deep relaxation. ◆ The sound of rain, falling snow and whistling wind will help you to immerse in 8 surrealist dreamscapes. ======= **Tranzfuser Winner 2016** **Game of The Show, Game Anglia 2017** **They Delivered, UK Games Fund Awards 2019** **Best Visual Art, UK Games Fund Awards 2019 - Nominee** **Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection** **14th IMGA Global - Nominee** **Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect Asia 2017 - Official Selection**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruya at none against Super Sharp's 1. Ruya also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Super Sharp's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 220) and review sentiment (97% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Super Sharp costs $1.99 and Ruya $1.99 up front. Super Sharp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ruya asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Super Sharp against 4.8 for Ruya. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Sharp has 7.9K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Super Sharp's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ruya's.
Super Sharp ships an update every 16 months, Ruya every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Sharp | Ruya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (7.9K ratings) — better | 4.8 (220 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.2% of reviews — better | 88.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 220 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1Button SARL | Miracle Tea Studios |
Customer experience
Super Sharp
Ruya
User reviews
Super Sharp
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience
- 👍 Excellent brain workout
Room to improve
- 🐛 Restart button not always available
- 🔇 No option to turn off music
- 🔑 Need to pay to unlock more levels
- 🤔 Some levels require too much trial and error
Ruya
From 220 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Gorgeous and beautiful art style
- 🎵 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanics different from standard match-3
- 📖 Engaging story with meaningful narrative
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short with limited content
- 🎯 Inconsistent difficulty progression between levels
- 🍀 Luck-based gameplay with no visibility of upcoming pieces
- 😤 Some levels feel unfairly difficult or impossible
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay without enough variation
Bugs and requests
Super Sharp
Reported bugs
2 issues- Restart button not always appearing
- Difficulty registering precise cuts
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to turn off sound/music
- Hints or solutions for difficult puzzles
- Progress tracking and stats
Ruya
Reported bugs
6 issues- Game freezes or locks up after completing levels
- Level completion not registered despite correct play
- Cannot interact with game pieces after level reset
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Infinite loop on final rounds of levels
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- Game stuck on completion screen without progressing
Requested features
4 requests- Longer game with more levels and worlds
- iCloud/cloud save support for multiple devices
- More content and expansion of existing game
- Sequel or additional games from developers
In-app purchases
Super Sharp
- Key$0.99
Ruya
No in-app purchases
