Comparison

SortTheRune vs A New SameGame

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

Head to head
About

SortTheRune

Features
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光り輝くルーンを四つ揃えて消していくゲームです。 様々な色に輝くルーンを移動させて火時計が消える前に全て消せばクリアです。 火時計が消えれば失敗、もう一回チャレンジ! 制限時間が余ればステージクリア後にそのままポイントに加算されます。 ステージは全部で50ステージです、果たしてエンディングまで辿り着けるでしょうか。

About

A New SameGame

A puzzle game where players tap groups of adjoining same-colored blocks to clear them from the screen. Aim to achieve the highest score by clearing as much of the board as possible. Customize themes with your favorite emojis.

Highlights
  • Emoji theme customization
  • Block clearing gameplay
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Bonus for clearing all
  • Adjustable block size
  • Multiple play modes
Features
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This game is a clone of "SameGame" with more interesting feathers added. The rule is very simple, just tapping a group of adjoining blocks of the same items, and clear them from screen with the higher score as possible. Goal: clear the screen as possible as you can. Main Feathers 1, You can select and add the theme by input the emoji that you like. You can limit the theme by tap your favorite themes, or clear all for letting the theme appear randomly. 2, Sound On/Off 3, Undo, Redo function. 4, Bonus for clearing all. 5, Settings for you to select or add themes and change the block size or play mode. Notice: 1, Need internet environment. 2, When changed the size or play mode, please start a new game to reflect your options. Tapping the Score panel can restart the game.

Screenshots

SortTheRune4 screens
A New SameGame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SortTheRune at none against A New SameGame's shown. SortTheRune also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SortTheRune ships an update daily, A New SameGame every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SortTheRune versus A New SameGame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSortTheRuneA New SameGame
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size400 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKAZUYOSHI KOORIAOBO Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SortTheRune

No in-app purchases

None

A New SameGame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SortTheRune free?
SortTheRune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A New SameGame free?
A New SameGame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SortTheRune or A New SameGame have ads?
A New SameGame shows ads; SortTheRune does not.
Which is updated more often, SortTheRune or A New SameGame?
SortTheRune ships an update daily, and A New SameGame every 4 months. Most recently, SortTheRune was updated on September 22, 2026 and A New SameGame on September 30, 2026.

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