# RubyRepeat vs fade!

The clearest difference is rating: fade! at 4.3 against RubyRepeat's 3.1. fade! also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). RubyRepeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (451 vs 107). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. fade! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RubyRepeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

fade! holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 451 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RubyRepeat's written reviews are positive against 81% of fade!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | RubyRepeat | fade! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyrepeat/id284947616/reviews) | **[4.3 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **451** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 92 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rubenstein Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785129845) | [Topebox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) |

## What reviewers say

### RubyRepeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyrepeat/id284947616)

Test your short-term memory with this engaging game. Watch a sequence of lights and sounds, then try to replicate it. It's a fun way to challenge your recall abilities.

**Highlights:** Memory sequence playback, Player recall input, Increasing difficulty, Short-term memory exercise, Simple game board

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Engaging memory game
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Classic Simon-style gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing the lit-up tiles
- 🔇 Low volume/sound effects
- 🕰️ Slow response time and pattern speed

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Offline high score tracking
- Adjustable speed and difficulty settings
- Additional color/visual modes
- Vibration or sound cues


### fade!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992)

A relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where tapping rings clears fog and saves fish. It offers a Zen-like experience designed to engage both your eyes and brain.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-to-score gameplay, Clear fog, Save fishes, Relaxing puzzle, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Soothing and calming experience
- 🎶 Amazing background music and sound effects
- ✨ Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging but not rage-inducing
- 💖 Beautiful minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are intrusive and annoying
- 😵 Touch response issues on newer iPhones
- ⏳ Slow to reset
- 🗣️ Ads can be religiously biased
- 🤔 Lack of clear strategy for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or returns to home screen
- Touch input not registering correctly on iPhone XR
- Lagging issues

**Requested features**

- Expand color options (yellow, cyan, orange)
- Add an endless mode
- Different themes or color palettes
- Dark mode and light mode options
- Adjustable time limit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RubyRepeat free?

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

### Is fade! free?

fade! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RubyRepeat or fade!?

fade! is rated higher. RubyRepeat averages 3.1 out of 5 from 451 ratings, while fade! averages 4.3 from 107 ratings.

### Do RubyRepeat or fade! have ads?

Neither RubyRepeat nor fade! shows ads.

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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.*