Ruya vs Vestigium
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
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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**
Vestigium
Embark on a magical quest to cleanse your home from a dark poison. Solve puzzles, memorize paths, and play cards across four unique worlds. Enjoy a pressure-free, offline adventure with a heartwarming story and beautiful artwork.
- Heartwarming story
- 48 handcrafted levels
- 4 unique worlds
- Offline play
- No time limits
- Card movement mechanics
- Haptic feedback
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After having her home and garden corrupted by a mysterious dark poison, Qirie and her wisp embark on a journey to find enough magic lotus flowers in order to cleanse their place from evil. Collecting them turns out to be harder than she thought, Qirie having to solve puzzles, memorise paths and play the right cards. Vestigium Features: -A heart warming story -48 handcrafted, challenging levels | Great for quick memory training sessions. -4 unique worlds | Islands, Snowlands, Grasslands and Desert. -Play offline | Internet connection is not required. -No time limits, pressure free gameplay. -Exciting card movement mechanics. -This is a premium game; there are no ads or any in-app purchases. Buy it once and enjoy it forever. -Haptic Feedback. -Optimised for all devices; looks great on any iOS device -Beautiful, grain textured artwork and illustrations Love this game? Share your feedback on social media using #vestigium hashtag.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruya at 88% against Vestigium's 43%. Ruya also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Vestigium's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Vestigium $1.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ruya's written reviews are positive against 43% of Vestigium's.
Ruya ships an update every 2 months, Vestigium every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruya | Vestigium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (220 ratings) — better | 4.4 (81 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 220 — better | 81 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miracle Tea Studios | Tepes Ovidiu |
Customer experience
Ruya
Vestigium
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
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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
Vestigium
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ruya
No in-app purchases
Vestigium
No in-app purchases
