Comparison

Ruya vs Unloop Premium

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

Unloop Premium

A minimalist puzzle game offering a calm and engaging experience. Solve 150 levels by eliminating blue portals at your own pace, with no distractions or intrusive elements. Enjoy a soothing soundtrack and boost your problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • 150 unlocked puzzle levels
  • Calm and minimalist design
  • Distraction-free environment
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Stress relief
Features
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Unloop is a calm and minimalist puzzle game designed to provide a soothing and engaging experience. Your goal is to eliminate all the blue portals, embarking on a journey of thoughtful problem-solving. This Premium version has all 150 levels already unlocked. Unloop is completely ad-free. Experience an absence of text, intrusive tutorials, timers, and distractions. Immerse yourself in the calming melodies of the soundtrack as you engage with each puzzle at your own pace. Unloop offers a series of 150 meticulously crafted levels that gradually progress in complexity, introducing new elements and twists that require creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Boost your IQ skills with brain-teasing puzzles! As you progress, you'll encounter a variety of levels that seamlessly blend familiar mechanics with innovative concepts, creating a captivating and distinctive gameplay experience. Whether you're a seasoned puzzle enthusiast or new to the genre, Unloop offers a unique challenge that appeals to a broad range of players of all ages. Download Unloop and relieve stress while enjoying an artistic, exciting and creative dimension of mind-teasing puzzles. Achieve Unloop mastery! Key Features: - Enjoy a stress-free, calm and relaxing puzzle-solving adventure. - Solve your way through 150 intricately designed levels, each increasing in complexity. - Experience a distraction-free environment with no text or interruptions. - Explore progressively introduced elements and mechanics. - Immerse yourself in a soothing ambient soundtrack. - Crafted over 2.5 years by a solo developer.

Screenshots

Ruya4 screens
Unloop Premium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unloop Premium at every 2 weeks against Ruya's every 2 months. Unloop Premium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Ruya's advantage is ratings volume (220 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Unloop Premium $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unloop Premium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruya has 220 ratings behind it against 16, 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 100% of Unloop Premium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruya ships an update every 2 months, Unloop Premium every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ruya versus Unloop Premium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuyaUnloop Premium
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.8 (220 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings220 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiracle Tea StudiosJurij Galievskij

Customer experience

Ruya

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

Unloop Premium

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Unloop Premium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ruya

No in-app purchases

None

Unloop Premium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruya free?
Ruya costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unloop Premium free?
Unloop Premium costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruya or Unloop Premium?
Unloop Premium is rated higher. Ruya averages 4.8 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Unloop Premium averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do Ruya or Unloop Premium have ads?
Neither Ruya nor Unloop Premium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruya or Unloop Premium?
Ruya ships an update every 2 months, and Unloop Premium every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ruya was updated on September 21, 2026 and Unloop Premium on August 1, 2026.

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