# RUNA vs Abalone®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RUNA at 58% against Abalone®'s 17%. RUNA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (120 vs 2). Abalone®'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

RUNA costs $1.99 and Abalone® $3.99 up front. RUNA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Abalone® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Abalone® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RUNA has 120 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of RUNA's written reviews are positive against 17% of Abalone®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RUNA ships an update every 4 days, Abalone® daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUNA | Abalone® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa/id1310677189/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalone/id6444700609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#92** |
| Size | 31 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe La Torre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025335931) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### RUNA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runa/id1310677189)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Arrange blocks to create a path and spread light. This puzzle game features celestial graphics and calming sounds, requiring logic and experimentation to guide energy through the shadows.

**Highlights:** Block arrangement puzzles, Light spreading mechanics, Celestial graphics, Delicate sound design, Logic and reasoning challenges, Exploration of skies and distant lands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra support | $0.99 | one-time |


### Abalone®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalone/id6444700609)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic two-player board game on a hexagonal board. Push your opponent's marbles off while protecting your own. Offers strategic depth, online play, and over 200 puzzles.

**Highlights:** Classic hexagonal board gameplay, Push opponent's marbles off, Play against computer or online, Casual and ranked matches, Over 200 puzzles and brain-teasers, Customizable game settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUNA free?

RUNA costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Abalone® free?

Abalone® costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RUNA or Abalone®?

Abalone® is rated higher. RUNA averages 4.5 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Abalone® averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RUNA or Abalone® have ads?

Abalone® shows ads; RUNA does not.

### Which is updated more often, RUNA or Abalone®?

RUNA ships an update every 4 days, and Abalone® daily. Most recently, RUNA was updated on October 19, 2026 and Abalone® on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RUNA or Abalone®?

RUNA currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Abalone® at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*