Comparison

RubyRepeat vs Murder Room

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

Head to head
About

RubyRepeat

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
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Watch the ruby. Remember the pattern. Play it back. RubyRepeat is a pure memory game played on a gleaming eight-facet gem. The board lights up one facet at a time and plays its tone — then it's your turn to repeat the sequence. Every level adds a note and picks up speed. One wrong tap, or one moment of hesitation too long, and it's game over. Simple to learn. Genuinely hard to master. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Classic — the ruby in deep faceted reds, the way a gem should look • Color — every facet gets its own vivid hue for an extra visual anchor Switch modes mid-game without losing your score, level, or sequence. SHARP, SATISFYING PLAY • Eight facets, eight tones — sound and light reinforce your memory • Precise touch targets shaped exactly like the facets you see • Sequences grow from 4 notes to 20 as the pace quickens • Score climbs faster at higher levels: every correct tap is worth more CLEAN AND FOCUSED • Free, with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no account required • Nothing tracks you — your sound preference is the only thing saved • Check the global top 25 right in the app, and submit your best runs if you choose • Designed for iPhone and iPad How long a pattern can you hold in your head — 8 notes? 12? 20? There's one way to find out.

About

Murder Room

This psychological horror adventure game puts you in the shoes of someone hunted by a serial killer. Navigate a dark environment, solve puzzles, and try to escape while maintaining your sanity. Recommended for players who enjoy suspenseful and disturbing experiences.

Highlights
  • Psychological horror adventure
  • Serial killer pursuit
  • Dark and immersive environment
  • Hint system
  • Unlockable additional story
  • Tap and slide controls
Features
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From the development team behind "Ellie - Help me out...please" (over 1 million downloads!) comes this second psychological horror adventure! "You are being hunted by a serial killer. Do you have what it takes to stay sane and escape?" !!!! CAUTION !!!! Some players may find scenes in this game disturbing. --- PLAY ENVIRONMENT--- ・The game screen is very dark. -Play in a dark room for best results. Adjust the brightness settings if you have trouble seeing the image. ・A dynamic and realistic sound environment -Earphones or headphones are recommended for the best gameplay experience. ・App Size: approx. 50MB -Players are recommended to download the game using a Wifi connection. --- ADDITIONAL FEATURES --- ・Another Story -Complete the main room to unlock an additional story for purchase. ・Game Progress -Complete "Another Story" as well to attain a 100% completion rating. ・Hints -Collect Hint Coins to unlock hints on how to progress through the game. --- HOW TO PLAY --- Tap the screen to search an area. Slide your finger across the screen to rotate left and right. Slide your finger down to close zoom-in screens and menus. Tap an item to take a closer look at it. Purchase hints to help you out when you're stuck. --- RECOMMENDED GAMES --- Ellie - Help me out...please - http://itunes.apple.com/app/id543133461/ Dark Summoner http://itunes.apple.com/app/id480950048/

Screenshots

RubyRepeat4 screens
Murder Room3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Murder Room at 4.4 against RubyRepeat's 3.1. Murder Room also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 12 months vs every 92 months). RubyRepeat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (452 vs 98). On price, ads and device support 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. Murder Room sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RubyRepeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Murder Room holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 452 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of RubyRepeat's written reviews are positive against 77% of Murder Room's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RubyRepeat ships an update every 92 months, Murder Room every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RubyRepeat versus Murder Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubyRepeatMurder Room
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (452 ratings)4.4 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings452 — better98
Update frequencyEvery 92 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.04.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRubenstein Ventures, LLCAteam Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

RubyRepeat

All ratings452 ratings
Positive38.7%
Neutral24.6%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral25.3%
Negative32.5%

Murder Room

All ratings98 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

RubyRepeat

From 452 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Murder Room

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging puzzle-based gameplay
  • 📖 Compelling and mysterious storyline
  • 🎵 Atmospheric sound effects and music
  • 🎨 Creative art style and visual design
  • 😱 Genuinely scary and suspenseful atmosphere

Room to improve

  • 📱 Incompatible with current iOS versions
  • 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
  • ❓ Unclear puzzle instructions and guidance
  • 🎮 Unintuitive controls and interactions
  • 💸 Requires in-app purchases for hints

Bugs and requests

RubyRepeat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

Requested features

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

Murder Room

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game incompatible with iOS 11 and later
  • Cannot pick up items (knife, chair, etc.)
  • Oven puzzle code does not work correctly
  • Game crashes on Chapter 2 loading screen
  • Game crashes when Melanie leans over player
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  • Progress erased when exiting the game
  • Unresponsive touch controls
  • Melanie stuck in oven with no solution

Requested features

8 requests
  • Update game for iOS 11 and newer versions
  • Create a sequel or Murder Room 2
  • Develop more games similar to Murder Room and Ellie
  • Improve hint system with automatic hints after time
  • Add clearer in-game instructions
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  • Make puzzles less obscure with better clues
  • Fix oven puzzle mechanics
  • Improve save functionality

In-app purchases

None

RubyRepeat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Murder Room

One-time3
  • 100 Coins - Murder Room$0.99
  • Another Story - Murder Room$1.99
  • 600 Coins - Murder Room$5.99

Questions

Is RubyRepeat free?
RubyRepeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Murder Room free?
Murder Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RubyRepeat or Murder Room?
Murder Room is rated higher. RubyRepeat averages 3.1 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while Murder Room averages 4.4 from 98 ratings.
Do RubyRepeat or Murder Room have ads?
Neither RubyRepeat nor Murder Room shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RubyRepeat or Murder Room?
RubyRepeat ships an update every 92 months, and Murder Room every 12 months. Most recently, RubyRepeat was updated on October 17, 2026 and Murder Room on October 19, 2026.

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