Comparison

RyanRun vs Waffle Smash

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

Head to head
About

RyanRun

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RyanRun is a match puzzle game with real-time tower defense battles. Match cube patterns to rescue hostages while defending against advancing monsters. The beast god corps have taken Prince Ryan's kingdom hostage. Talents like you are the last line of defense. Swipe, match, and fight your way through waves of monsters before time, or moves, run out. Match to save lives Every tile is a six-sided cube. Swipe left, right, up, or down to rotate each face and line up matching patterns. Match the required number of identical faces, then double-tap to clear them. Every cube you clear moves a hostage one step closer to freedom, but it also brings danger one step closer too. Race the monsters to the finish line As hostages march toward safety, beast god monsters advance from the opposite direction. Let a single monster reach the finish line, and every hostage on the board is lost. Use your gold to recruit soldiers and heavy arms, including snipers, tanks, and more, and station them at the front line to hold back the horde. Power up or panic - Boom instantly wipes out monsters on the board. - Twist pushes every monster back to the top, buying precious time. - The power-up restores hostage energy to full before they run out of strength. - Drag and drop lets you reposition hostages within a row to dodge incoming threats. Build your defense Earn gold from every match and hostage rescued. Spend it wisely on soldiers, snipers, tanks, and other arms, each with unique range, reload speed, and cost. Upgrade your arsenal as monster waves get tougher across each level. Become the hero of a new era Every hostage saved is a life reclaimed. Every mission completed brings the kingdom closer to freedom. Do you have what it takes to out-match, out-build, and outlast the beast god corps? Swipe, match, defend, rescue. Freedom starts with you. RyanRun combines classic match-style puzzle mechanics with real-time tower defense strategy.

About

Waffle Smash

Embark on an egg-citing match-3 puzzle adventure! Solve challenging levels, explore vibrant food-themed worlds, and design your dream diner with unique furniture. Unlock recipes and meet quirky characters on this delicious journey.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Diner design and decoration
  • Explore food-themed worlds
  • Unlock new recipes
  • Collect furniture
  • Meet quirky characters
Features
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Break into an egg-xciting adventure! Tackle match-3 puzzles, explore new worlds, and design a diner just as unique as you. You’ll meet a lively company of goofy characters—like Waffleton and his clucking friend, Drumstick! Get ready to create your dream diner! * DESIGN AND DECORATE YOUR DINER * Build a diner so a-peeling, it’ll leave your customers coming back for more. Solve puzzles, earn Wafflebucks, and unlock cool furniture pieces that will elevate your diner! * BECOME A MATCH-3 MASTER * Put your skills to the test and become a match-3 master by tackling fun, challenging puzzles! Strategize your moves, swap tiles, and watch the board explode with satisfying cascades and unstoppable chains! * EXPLORE NEW WORLDS * Embark on a delicious journey through vibrant food-themed worlds, from cosmic pizza planets to bustling fruit cities! Each level offers tasty challenges and colorful treats to match, making every adventure a true feast for the senses. * DISCOVER NEW TASTY RECIPES * Unlock exciting recipes as you progress, gathering ingredients with each match to whip up delicious dishes! Solve puzzles to cook your way through levels, bringing tasty creations to life with every win. Waffle Smash: Diner Rush is 100% free to play, but optional in-game items can also be purchased. Enjoy this toast-ally awesome adventure from Wamba Studios™!

Screenshots

RyanRun4 screens
Waffle Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RyanRun at none against Waffle Smash's 7. Waffle Smash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. Waffle Smash sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. RyanRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RyanRun ships an update every 28 months, Waffle Smash every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RyanRun versus Waffle Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyanRunWaffle Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeung Man Ho ThomasWAMBA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Bugs and requests

RyanRun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Waffle Smash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when accessing the diner
  • Levels reset after diner access
  • Timer inaccuracies

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix the diner access issue
  • Improve timer accuracy
  • Add user profile and progress saving

In-app purchases

None

RyanRun

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Waffle Smash

One-time7
  • 1250 Coins$0.99
  • 3000 Coins$1.99
  • 4500 Coins$2.99
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  • 8000 Coins$4.99
  • 20000 Coins$11.99
  • 50000 Coins$26.99
  • 100000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is RyanRun free?
RyanRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waffle Smash free?
Waffle Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RyanRun or Waffle Smash have ads?
Neither RyanRun nor Waffle Smash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RyanRun or Waffle Smash?
RyanRun ships an update every 28 months, and Waffle Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, RyanRun was updated on October 24, 2026 and Waffle Smash on October 24, 2026.

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