Comparison

RyanRun vs Gem Mosaic

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

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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

Gem Mosaic

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle where you sort colorful gem cubes into their correct places. Enjoy smooth animations and satisfying color completion moments without any time pressure. Build a collection of unique shapes as you progress through hundreds of handcrafted levels.

Highlights
  • 3D gem sorting gameplay
  • Smooth animations
  • Hundreds of unique shapes
  • No timer or pressure
  • One-tap controls
  • Boosters available
Features
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A 3D shape built from shiny gem cubes. Your job: sort every color into place. Tap a cube and it lifts away with its matching neighbors. Tap an empty spot and the right color flies back in. Piece by piece, the shape comes together — calm, colorful, and deeply satisfying. No timer. No rush. Just you, the gems, and the perfect sort. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a cube — it and its matching neighbors lift into a tray • Tap an empty spot — cubes fly back from the trays to fill it • Each tray holds one color, so plan where things go • Keep your trays from overflowing • Sort every color and complete the 3D shape It takes seconds to learn. The clever part is deciding what to move, and when. WHY IT FEELS SO GOOD • Shiny 3D gems that catch the light as the shape turns • Smooth, flowing animations every time cubes lift and land • That little "Color Complete!" moment when a whole color clicks into place • Calm colors and a quiet, satisfying pace • Sort at your own speed — no clock, no pressure BUILD A WHOLE COLLECTION Every level is a new 3D shape to complete — cute animals, fruit, houses, and playful characters. Watch each one build up gem by gem, then move on to the next. EASY TO LEARN. SATISFYING TO SOLVE. Early levels ease you in. Then the shapes grow richer: more colors, more layers, trays that ask you to think a move ahead. You'll settle into a calm rhythm and barely notice the puzzles getting smarter. Stuck? Handy boosters are there to help you out. PERFECT FOR • Winding down before bed • A quiet break during a busy day • Sorting a few gems on your commute • That cozy "just one more level" feeling WHAT'S INSIDE • Hundreds of handcrafted 3D gem puzzles • A growing collection of cute shapes to build • Smooth, satisfying sorting that just feels good • Simple one-tap controls anyone can pick up • Free to play If you love color sort puzzles, gem and jewel games, or relaxing brain teasers, Gem Mosaic is your new favorite calm corner. Tap. Sort. Watch it come together. Relax. Download Gem Mosaic: 3D Sort Puzzle and start sorting. Terms of Use: https://tripledotstudios.com/tos/ Privacy Policy: https://tripledotstudios.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

RyanRun4 screens
Gem Mosaic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RyanRun at none against Gem Mosaic's 8. RyanRun also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gem Mosaic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Gem Mosaic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. RyanRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RyanRun ships an update every 28 months, Gem Mosaic monthly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
RyanRun versus Gem Mosaic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyanRunGem Mosaic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB547 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeung Man Ho ThomasTripledot Studios

In-app purchases

None

RyanRun

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Gem Mosaic

One-time8
  • Small Pack of Coins$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$9.99
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  • Permanent NoAds$9.99
  • Large Pack of Coins$17.99
  • Extra Large Pack of Coins$39.99
  • Super Large Pack of Coins$69.99
  • Mega Pack of Coins$119.99

Questions

Is RyanRun free?
RyanRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gem Mosaic free?
Gem Mosaic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RyanRun or Gem Mosaic have ads?
Gem Mosaic shows ads; RyanRun does not.
Which is updated more often, RyanRun or Gem Mosaic?
RyanRun ships an update every 28 months, and Gem Mosaic monthly. Most recently, RyanRun was updated on September 8, 2026 and Gem Mosaic on September 8, 2026.

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