Comparison

Ruya vs Solitaire

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

Solitaire

Features
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Solitaire Chess is a single-player siege puzzle played on a hexagonal honeycomb board. Pick your side and outwit a sharp AI — every move is a plan. [How it plays] ‧ Two sides, two strategies: as the Attacker, break out from the center and thread along the honeycomb paths to land on any red goal node on the rim; as the Defender, wall the attacker in before it can escape. ‧ A real AI opponent, powered by Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS), with Relaxed and Standard strengths — it never plays soft. ‧ Adjustable board size: radius 10–20 — the larger the board, the deeper the play. ‧ A rule with depth: the Defender can leap diagonally across a complete hexagon. ‧ Multiple board themes you can switch instantly, mid-game. ‧ Touch-mode toggle: "Place" and "Move board" are separate, so panning and zooming never drops a stone by accident. ‧ Stats: win rate and match history at a glance. [Who it's for] ‧ Fans of abstract strategy — chess, Go, and tactics games ‧ Anyone who wants to sharpen logic and spatial thinking in a single match ‧ A quick brain workout for your commute or lunch break [Privacy & offline] ‧ Fully offline — no account, no network required ‧ No ads, no tracking, no personal data collected ‧ All records stay on your device only ‧ Independently built by Intoxicated Child Studio [Free to play, Pro to unlock] The game is free to play. A one-time Pro unlock (non-consumable, yours forever) opens up larger boards, the Standard AI, full stats history, and every theme. Customers who bought the earlier paid version are granted Pro automatically — no repurchase needed. Set your siege on the honeycomb

Screenshots

Ruya4 screens
Solitaire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire at Free against Ruya's $1.99. Ruya's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

Solitaire is free to download; Ruya costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ruya versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuyaSolitaire
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (220 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiracle Tea StudiosKuo-Tsun Huang

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

Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ruya

No in-app purchases

None

Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruya free?
Ruya costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruya or Solitaire have ads?
Neither Ruya nor Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruya or Solitaire?
Ruya ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire every 9 months. Most recently, Ruya was updated on October 20, 2026 and Solitaire on October 10, 2026.

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