101 Tangrams vs Ruya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
101 Tangrams
Arrange seven geometric pieces to form various shapes based on provided outlines. This puzzle game offers an intuitive interface with options for piece rotation and optional guidelines to assist players.
- 101 unique shapes
- Drag and drop pieces
- Piece rotation
- Freehand rotation
- Optional guidelines
- Intuitive interface
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The Tangram puzzle is said to have been invented in China, possibly thousands of years ago. The object is to arrange the seven pieces into various shapes by just looking at the outline of the solution. We have put the Tangram puzzle in a nice iPad application, funny and easy to use! The puzzle comes with 101 shapes, long-lasting fun is guaranteed. Select a new shape by random or one-by-one, drag the piece out of the lower bar and place it in the correct position and orientation. You can turn the pieces by double-clic or freehand rotation. In case of doubt, you can activate the guidelines, showing the correct position and orientation of each pieces Enjoy!
Ruya
Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience by matching cute characters across surreal dreamscapes. Decorate your character and immerse yourself in an ethereal soundtrack and calming visuals for a meditative flow.
- 64 handcrafted puzzles
- Match cute characters
- Decorate with flowers
- Heartwarming visual narrative
- Binaural beats sound options
- 8 surreal dreamscapes
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A game of tranquillity through the art of matching cute characters in Ruya’s world of dreams. Visit surrealist landscapes, decorate yourself in flowers and introspect. A calming minimal experience with juicy interactions and cool colour combinations to make you feel at ease. The ethereal dreamlike soundtrack will tickle your senses and pull you into a state of peaceful flow. ====== "Ruya is full of love. Every little detail in the game, each animation, all of the meanings behind everything shows this. Its a relaxing puzzle game I love playing when I want to unwind." - Jupiter Hadley "Ruya is different. Ruya is calm and quiet and meditative. Ruya might be a game about matching things, but it's something more than that." 8/10 - Pocket Gamer "Ruya is a fantastic gem of a puzzle game for those seeking a zen like experience." 9.1/10 - AppAdvice ======= FEATURES ◆ Challenge yourself with 64 handcrafted puzzles. ◆ Swipe, slide, pop and release cute characters to progress and unfold Ruya's memories. BEAUTIFUL & HEARTFELT ◆ Decorate Ruya in flowers as you play, and shake them off at the end of each level to purify Ruya's mind. ◆ A heartwarming illustrated visual narrative that will have you smiling. SOUND ◆ Tweak binaural beats, allowing you to sink into a state of deep relaxation. ◆ The sound of rain, falling snow and whistling wind will help you to immerse in 8 surrealist dreamscapes. ======= **Tranzfuser Winner 2016** **Game of The Show, Game Anglia 2017** **They Delivered, UK Games Fund Awards 2019** **Best Visual Art, UK Games Fund Awards 2019 - Nominee** **Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection** **14th IMGA Global - Nominee** **Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect Asia 2017 - Official Selection**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ruya at 4.8 against 101 Tangrams's 2.3. Ruya also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 49 months) and ratings volume (220 vs 3). 101 Tangrams's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
101 Tangrams costs $0.99 and Ruya $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruya holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruya has 220 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 101 Tangrams's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ruya's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
101 Tangrams ships an update every 49 months, Ruya every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 101 Tangrams | Ruya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (220 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 88.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 220 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dietmar Herbert Schwarz Webers | Miracle Tea Studios |
Customer experience
101 Tangrams
Ruya
Bugs and requests
101 Tangrams
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Ruya
Reported bugs
6 issues- Game freezes or locks up after completing levels
- Level completion not registered despite correct play
- Cannot interact with game pieces after level reset
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Infinite loop on final rounds of levels
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- Game stuck on completion screen without progressing
Requested features
4 requests- Longer game with more levels and worlds
- iCloud/cloud save support for multiple devices
- More content and expansion of existing game
- Sequel or additional games from developers
In-app purchases
101 Tangrams
No in-app purchases
Ruya
No in-app purchases
