Ruya vs Persephone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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**
Persephone
This puzzle game explores the concept of death as a mechanic for progression. Players must strategically choose when and how to die to solve over 100 unique puzzles across diverse environments. Immerse yourself in a magical world with stunning visuals and enchanting music.
- Death-based puzzle mechanics
- Over 100 puzzles
- 10 unique environments
- Beautiful graphics
- Captivating music
Read full descriptionHide full description
Persephone is a puzzle game that explores the following possibility: what if death isn't the end, but the key to solve puzzles? Where, when and how will you choose to die in order to progress? Discover more than 100 puzzles in 10 different environments, each with unique mechanisms. Transport yourself to this magical world enriched with beautiful graphics and captivating music.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ruya at none against Persephone's shown. Ruya also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (88% vs 71%). Persephone's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Ruya costs $1.99 and Persephone $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruya holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruya has 220 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ruya's written reviews are positive against 71% of Persephone's.
Ruya ships an update every 2 months, Persephone every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruya | Persephone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (220 ratings) — better | 4.3 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better | 71.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 388 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Miracle Tea Studios | MOBASO |
Customer experience
Ruya
Persephone
Bugs and 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
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- 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
Persephone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ruya
No in-app purchases
Persephone
No in-app purchases
