Comparison

Matched Elements vs Run Bust Run

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

Head to head

Relax by sculpting

About

Matched Elements

A puzzle game where you connect elements to form chains. Progress through six difficulty levels by strategically linking three or more elements. It's a brain-teasing challenge for players of all ages.

Highlights

Element chain building
Rule of Five gameplay
Six difficulty levels
Intuitive controls
Brain-teasing puzzles

Features

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- Following Rule of Five basic elements. - Make chain of any three or more strong elements join any of its weak elements to make chains. - There are 6 difficulty levels from easy to very hard.

About

Run Bust Run

Features

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Being a bust sculptor takes patience. It takes a lot of effort and great skill. But in this game you can make a great bust with one finger. Go through various development gates and make a magnificent bust. You can develop up to the facial expressions of the bust. We wish you pleasant and happy games.

Screenshots

Matched Elements4 screens

Run Bust Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matched Elements at every 3 months against Run Bust Run's every 13 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matched Elements ships an update every 3 months, Run Bust Run every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Matched Elements versus Run Bust Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Matched Elements	Run Bust Run
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months — better	Every 13 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	20 MB	95 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Duc Vu	omer cetin

In-app purchases

None

Matched Elements

No in-app purchases

None

Run Bust Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matched Elements free?

Matched Elements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Run Bust Run free?

Run Bust Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Matched Elements or Run Bust Run have ads?

Both Matched Elements and Run Bust Run show ads.

Which is updated more often, Matched Elements or Run Bust Run?

Matched Elements ships an update every 3 months, and Run Bust Run every 13 months. Most recently, Matched Elements was updated on November 2, 2026 and Run Bust Run on October 25, 2026.