# Vay vs Runic Rampage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vay at 73% against Runic Rampage's 47%. Vay also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Runic Rampage's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Vay costs $5.99 and Runic Rampage $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Runic Rampage holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Vay's written reviews are positive against 47% of Runic Rampage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, Runic Rampage every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vay | Runic Rampage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607/reviews) | **[4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runic-rampage/id1267492435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 203 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SoMoGa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284940610) | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) |

## What reviewers say

### Vay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vay/id284940607)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic quest to rescue your kidnapped fiancée and save your kingdom from destructive war machines. This cult classic RPG offers a compelling story, challenging gameplay, and numerous improvements for a modern experience.

**Highlights:** Compelling and engrossing story, User selectable difficulty, Animated cutscenes with audio, Auto-save feature, Over 100 enemies and bosses, Expansive areas to explore, Updated music

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great classic RPG
- 👍 Lots of gameplay content
- 👍 Smooth controls and UI
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Buggy cutscenes
- 🔍 Lacking information on equipment
- 🤔 Dated graphics and animations
- 🤔 Repetitive music

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after using certain spells
- Inability to access some areas due to glitches
- Saved data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a virtual d-pad for movement
- Improve equipment comparison at shops
- Enhance cutscenes and animations
- Provide more in-game hints and guidance


### Runic Rampage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runic-rampage/id1267492435)

Embark on a brutal hack n' slash adventure as a raging dwarf. Master melee combat, unleash powerful spells, and defeat ruthless foes to collect fragments of a legendary rune stone and uncover the truth about your kingdom's downfall.

**Highlights:** Brutal melee combat, Badass bosses, Fatal combos and powerful spells, Stylized over-the-top violence, Dynamic enemy damage, Procedurally generated levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vay free?

Vay costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runic Rampage free?

Runic Rampage costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vay or Runic Rampage?

Runic Rampage is rated higher. Vay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Runic Rampage averages 4.2 from 57 ratings.

### Do Vay or Runic Rampage have ads?

Neither Vay nor Runic Rampage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vay or Runic Rampage?

Vay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runic Rampage every 4 months. Most recently, Vay was updated on October 20, 2026 and Runic Rampage on October 17, 2026.

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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.*