# RuneMaster Puzzle vs Pixel Slide Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Slide Puzzle at 5.0 against RuneMaster Puzzle's 4.6. RuneMaster Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RuneMaster Puzzle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Slide Puzzle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Slide Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RuneMaster Puzzle has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RuneMaster Puzzle | Pixel Slide Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runemaster-puzzle/id470156573/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-slide-puzzle/id6752988545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ATTOMEDIA Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329003837) | [磊 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135200513) |

## What reviewers say

### RuneMaster Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runemaster-puzzle/id470156573)

A challenging puzzle game where players align and match colored stones to clear stages. Strategically move stones to create lines of four or more, trigger combos, and earn bonuses to become the ultimate Rune Master.

**Highlights:** Align and match colored stones, Create lines of 4 or more, Trigger combos and earn bonuses, Strategic stone movement, Item deployment for spice, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| get extra item slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 100,000 G | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 300,000 G | $12.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 30 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 1,000,000 G | $36.99 | one-time |
| get additional spirits. | $36.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 100 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Game Money 3,000,000 G | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and animations
- 🔊 Excellent sound effects and music
- 🧩 Unique match-4 puzzle mechanic
- ⏰ No time pressure, thoughtful gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
- 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase model
- 😤 Extreme difficulty progression
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Poor optimization for newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't start or crashes on launch
- Rotating gear icon freeze
- Game progress not saving
- Sound settings not persisting
- Gems not received after purchase

**Requested features**

- Offline play capability
- Undo move option
- Carry over unused spirits/items to next level
- Progress transfer between devices
- Visual examples of bonus patterns


### Pixel Slide Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-slide-puzzle/id6752988545)

A relaxing grid puzzle where you slide tiles into target cells. Strategically move tiles to cover all targets, using helper tiles and considering sticky cells. Compete for optimal solutions and compare scores globally.

**Highlights:** Slide tiles instead of dragging, Strategic helper tiles, Sticky cell mechanics, Medal system for optimal solutions, Collection mode for replays, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RuneMaster Puzzle free?

RuneMaster Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Slide Puzzle free?

Pixel Slide Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RuneMaster Puzzle or Pixel Slide Puzzle?

Pixel Slide Puzzle is rated higher. RuneMaster Puzzle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pixel Slide Puzzle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RuneMaster Puzzle or Pixel Slide Puzzle have ads?

Neither RuneMaster Puzzle nor Pixel Slide Puzzle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RuneMaster Puzzle or Pixel Slide Puzzle?

RuneMaster Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Slide Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, RuneMaster Puzzle was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pixel Slide Puzzle on October 23, 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.*