Ruby Run vs Cannonball Arcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ruby Run
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Ruby Run is a challenging platformer not for the faint hearted. Explore and survive all the obstacles and traps as you collect various gemstones. Amethyst crystal spike traps hang from the walls and ceilings. Some may even shoot out at you. Large molten rocks can be in your path. Metal blocks can come at you at a fast distance and possibly even come from behind you. You can even run into dead end walls. Your Ruby moves on its own. Tap on-screen to make the Ruby jump. Tap on-screen twice for a double jump. If you fall or bounce off the ground, the double jump resets and you can recast again. Getting hit by any obstacle results in instant game over. The timing of your double jumps are very essential to survival. Gemstones that you can collect include: Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond. Each stone type gives a different amount of points. Topaz = 1 point. Amethyst = 2 points. Sapphire = 3 points. Emerald = 5 points. Ruby = 10 points. Diamond = 25 points. Whether its challenging, fun or pure frustration - Ruby Run will keep you addicted as you try to beat your own gem score. Contains ads. No In app purchases.
Cannonball Arcade
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The blocks are descending. How long can you hold the line? Choose your playstyle with two distinct game modes โ each one a fresh take on the classic block-breaking formula. In Cannon Mode, aim your cannon, launch a volley of bouncing balls, and shatter every block before they creep into the Game Over Zone. Each round, a fresh wave of numbered blocks appears at the top โ and the entire grid pushes one row closer to the edge. The higher the number, the tougher the block. Pick up +1 power-ups to grow your arsenal and chain massive combos as your balls ricochet across the board. In Paddle Mode, the rules change completely. There is no cannon, no growing arsenal โ just you, a paddle, and a single ball. Keep it alive at all costs. Every missed bounce is game over. Slide your paddle to aim your ricochets carefully, because one mistake is all it takes. Easy to pick up. Impossible to put down. - Swipe to aim, release to launch โ simple one-touch controls - Two game modes that each demand a different strategy - Strategically target high-value blocks before they reach the danger zone - Collect +1 balls in Cannon Mode to build an unstoppable barrage round after round - Chase your high score and survive as many rounds as you can No forced ads. Ever. Just pure, uninterrupted gameplay from the moment you start. No pop-ups between rounds, no mandatory video breaks โ just you and the blocks. The pressure builds with every round. How far can you go?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cannonball Arcade at none against Ruby Run's shown. Cannonball Arcade also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months). Ruby Run's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruby Run ships an update every 28 months, Cannonball Arcade every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruby Run | Cannonball Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 3 months โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zen Pixel Studios Pty Ltd | Nikolas Ospaly |
In-app purchases
Ruby Run
No in-app purchases
Cannonball Arcade
No in-app purchases
Questions
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