Comparison

Link Match vs Runalith

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

Head to head
About

Link Match

Embark on a global journey in this innovative Match-3 puzzle game. Link colorful objects to crush them, create massive combos, and earn rewards. Enjoy visually pleasing levels with satisfying effects and unique boosters, all without ads.

Highlights
  • Innovative Match-3 gameplay
  • Easy to pick up controls
  • No ads
  • Variety of unique boosters
  • Thousands of story mode levels
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Diagonal linking
Features
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Pack your stuff! It is time to go on a journey around the world! With what?! Your lovely caravan of course! Seems exciting, isn’t it? Well, welcome to the exciting world of Link Match. Hop on in! This game shows no ads at all! Link Match is an innovative, next-generation Match-3 game, with improved & easy controls to pick up. Start tackling levels one after another. Link colorful objects together to crush them. Make long links to clear the board, and earn chests that contain amazing rewards! The game is focused on player freedom and making very large combos. It even allows diagonal linking! Levels are specially designed so that they will stimulate your senses through visually pleasing characters, satisfying physical effects, and unique boosters. Playing Link Match is like directing a cartoon. Cause colorful explosions, direct mini planes toward your targets, and save chubby birds to make some space. Every move you make will put a smile on your face. Features: ◉ Unique and easy to pick up ◉ Relaxing gameplay ◉ Polished art style ◉ Variety of Boosters; Mini planes, bombs, rockets, and -if you manage to get it- the amazing COLOR BLASTER! ◉ Compete with real players around the world and put your name on the leaderboards ◉ Story mode with thousands of levels ◉ Scientifically proven gameplay that improves cognitive brain functions ◉ Endless fun! Want to clear your mind and focus on having fun? Well, your caravan is still waiting for you. We are all packed with all these features and ready for you to join! Have a seat. We’ll get the journey beginning while you wait for the download!

About

Runalith

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Runalith is a tactical rune block puzzle built for short sessions and careful score chases. Place pieces on a 9x9 stone tablet, clear rows, columns, and 3x3 cave regions, then keep enough space open for the next draw. Large clears create combos, consecutive clears build streaks, and every move asks you to choose between quick points and long-term board space. Daily Challenge gives every player the same board and piece sequence each day. Boosters are disabled there, so daily scores stay focused on planning. Features: - Clean 9x9 block puzzle rules - Shared Daily Challenge - Endless mode with records, achievements, combos, and streaks - Cosmetic rune themes - Optional rewarded ads for cosmetics and Endless-only continues - No account required

Screenshots

Link Match4 screens
Runalith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runalith at none against Link Match's 18. Link Match's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Link Match sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Runalith asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link Match ships an update weekly, Runalith every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Link Match versus Runalith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink MatchRunalith
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicLabAli Sahin

Bugs and requests

Link Match

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game not working
  • No teams to join
  • Chat not working
  • Not connecting to online features
  • Lost coins after purchase
Show 4 more
  • App reappearing after uninstalling
  • Cannot pass level 550
  • Cannot open game after update
  • Game taken offline or not loading

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make the game free
  • Fix the store to allow purchases
  • Add new levels
  • Improve customer service response time

Runalith

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Link Match

One-time18
  • Mini Timed Offer$0.99
  • Traveller's Moves Aid$0.99
  • Mini Multi Offer$0.99
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  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Small Timed Offer$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Small Offer$4.99
  • Medium Timed Offer$4.99
  • Passenger Pack$5.99
  • Pocket of Coins$7.99
  • Tourist Pack$9.99
  • Journey Pass$9.99
  • Big Timed Offer$9.99
  • Giant Multi Offer$9.99
  • Pouch of Coins$14.99
  • Traveler Pack$19.99
None

Runalith

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Link Match free?
Link Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runalith free?
Runalith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Link Match or Runalith have ads?
Both Link Match and Runalith show ads.
Which is updated more often, Link Match or Runalith?
Link Match ships an update weekly, and Runalith every 5 days. Most recently, Link Match was updated on October 12, 2026 and Runalith on October 12, 2026.

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