Sync vs Ruya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sync
Help Hercules reassemble the universe after a chaotic party with the gods. This mind-bending puzzle game challenges your body and mind with unique mechanics set in a '70s Olympus.
- Mind and body bending puzzles
- Universe reassembly gameplay
- '70s Olympus setting
- Unique puzzle mechanics
- Story-driven challenges
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"Game of the Day" in 140+ countries! "Best Innovative Game" at Kristal Piksel '20! Winner of "The Best Indie Game" at GIST '19! "Excellence in Innovation" & "Excellence in Audio" at 4th IMGA MENA Finalist of Casual Connect London '19 Hercules is messed up… Turns out throwing a party with gods while his parents are away and tearing the whole universe apart was not a great idea in the end. Only you can help him to put the universe back together before Zeus comes back! Grab your device and sit tight. Because this puzzle game is not like any other. These puzzles will bend your body as much as your mind. Here is your invitation to ‘70s Olympus to push the limits of your body and mind.
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 ratings volume: Ruya at 220 against Sync's 23. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Sync costs $1.99 and Ruya $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sync against 4.8 for Ruya. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruya has 220 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ruya's.
Sync ships an update every 5 weeks, Ruya every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sync | Ruya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) | 4.8 (220 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews — better | 88.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 220 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siis Bilisim Teknoloji Ticaret ve Pazarlama Ltd. Sti. | Miracle Tea Studios |
Customer experience
Sync
Ruya
Bugs and requests
Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Sync
No in-app purchases
Ruya
No in-app purchases
