Comparison

D2 Helper vs D4 Runewords

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

Head to head
About

D2 Helper

This app serves as a comprehensive offline reference for Diablo II players. It allows you to explore runes, runewords, and Horadric Cube recipes, and manage your in-game item collection.

Highlights
  • Browse runes and runewords
  • Filter runewords by type, sockets, ladder
  • Find runeword combinations
  • Track Holy Grail collection
  • Manage item mules
  • Look up Horadric Cube recipes
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The ultimate Diablo II reference companion. Browse all runes and runewords, filter by type, sockets, and ladder status, and find runeword combinations from runes you own. Track your Holy Grail collection, manage mules, and look up Horadric Cube recipes — all offline.

About

D4 Runewords

Features
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All New Runewords System in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred! A thematic memory game with runes, featuring 4 difficulty levels, designed to help you learn and master the runes in a fun way. Discover the exciting new crafting system in Diablo 4 with the introduction of Runewords! Customize your spells and unlock powerful effects by combining different runes. With this update, you have the power to create your own unique abilities and dominate the world of Sanctuary! Create Your Own Runewords: Rune of Ritual: Activates when you perform specific in-game actions. Rune of Invocation: Triggers a powerful effect when matched with a Ritual rune. Offering System: Collect Offering from Ritual runes and use it to enhance your Invocations, generating additional effects through Overflow. How to Craft Runewords: Choose a Rune of Ritual and pair it with a matching Rune of Invocation. Socket them into items with two sockets (Helm, Chest Armor, Pants, or Two-Handed Weapons). Equip up to two custom Runewords to personalize your gameplay. Additional Features: Full list of unique items available in the game. Details on which bosses drop specific uniques, so you can plan your farming strategy. Unleash the true power of the new Runewords system and become the ultimate warrior in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Download now and start crafting your own destiny!

Screenshots

D2 Helper4 screens
D4 Runewords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: D2 Helper at none against D4 Runewords's 1. D4 Runewords's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. D4 Runewords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. D2 Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D2 Helper ships an update every 3 weeks, D4 Runewords every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
D2 Helper versus D4 Runewords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD2 HelperD4 Runewords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (190 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings190 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca NateropPhaneronsoft

Bugs and requests

D2 Helper

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes too often
  • Unable to go back to check off sheet
  • Some rune words are not real
  • Random crashes
  • Get stuck in a section with no way to go back
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  • Few rune words need updated

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add recipe for upgrading set items
  • Add unique item drop locations and percentages
  • Add filter for missile weapons
  • Organize found items better (e.g., by character)
  • Sort uniques and sets by level
Show 14 more
  • Add a character builder
  • Include skill tree references
  • Add crafted item section
  • Add skill point builder
  • Add gem transmutation recipes
  • Add item type to sort feature for runes
  • Add export feature for spreadsheets
  • Add quantity of runes and gems tracking
  • Add crafting recipes
  • Add ability to select one rune to see all possible runewords
  • Add filter for runewords by equipment type
  • Add pictures for uniques
  • Add ability to write what char had item in inventory
  • Add comment or mule locations to found items

D4 Runewords

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

D2 Helper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

D4 Runewords

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is D2 Helper free?
D2 Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D4 Runewords free?
D4 Runewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do D2 Helper or D4 Runewords have ads?
D2 Helper shows ads; D4 Runewords does not.
Which is updated more often, D2 Helper or D4 Runewords?
D2 Helper ships an update every 3 weeks, and D4 Runewords every 2 days. Most recently, D2 Helper was updated on September 20, 2026 and D4 Runewords on September 15, 2026.

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