Comparison

Ruya vs Frantic Fall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 64 handcrafted puzzles
  • Match cute characters
  • Decorate with flowers
  • Heartwarming visual narrative
  • Binaural beats sound options
  • 8 surreal dreamscapes
Features
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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**

About

Frantic Fall

Guide a lonely orb to its cup by rotating the world in this physics-based puzzle game. Hundreds of unique levels and challenges await, with no time pressure to plan your perfect moves. Enjoy adorable art and a heartwarming story.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Rotate the world to solve puzzles
  • Unlock new characters and challenges
  • Play at your own pace
  • Game Center support
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* No intrusive ads * * Featured by Apple on multiple occasions* * PoketGamer: "A hilariously cute love story"* 1 crazy orb 1 lonely cup Lots of contraptions along the way So can you complete this love story ? By taking this orb to its cup and glory. Frantic Fall! is a physics-based puzzler that is a unique blend of careful planning and hilarious fails. Your objective is simple: Rotate the world to land the orb in the cup. Key Features : 1. Complete hundreds of unique levels and unlock new characters & challenges. 2. Much harder levels, Unique elements. 3. Play at your own pace to figure out the perfect move without having to worry about time. 4. Adorable, fun, and thoughtful art. 5. No intrusive ads. 6. Game Center support. 7. Compatible with all iOS devices.

Screenshots

Ruya4 screens
Frantic Fall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Frantic Fall at every 10 days against Ruya's every 2 months. Ruya's advantage is ratings volume (220 vs 28) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ruya costs $1.99 and Frantic Fall $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ruya against 4.8 for Frantic Fall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruya has 220 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Ruya's written reviews are positive against 83% of Frantic Fall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruya ships an update every 2 months, Frantic Fall every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ruya versus Frantic Fall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuyaFrantic Fall
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (220 ratings)4.8 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings220 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiracle Tea StudiosVikas Pawar

Customer experience

Ruya

All ratings220 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.1%

Frantic Fall

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Frantic Fall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ruya

No in-app purchases

None

Frantic Fall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruya free?
Ruya costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frantic Fall free?
Frantic Fall costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruya or Frantic Fall?
Ruya and Frantic Fall are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 220 and 28 ratings respectively.
Do Ruya or Frantic Fall have ads?
Neither Ruya nor Frantic Fall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruya or Frantic Fall?
Ruya ships an update every 2 months, and Frantic Fall every 10 days. Most recently, Ruya was updated on October 20, 2026 and Frantic Fall on October 9, 2026.

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