Comparison

Pink Penguin vs Runeblocks

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

Head to head
About

Pink Penguin

Embark on a retro puzzle adventure with a charming penguin through handcrafted levels inspired by classic '90s games. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no in-app purchases or ads, featuring catchy 8-bit music and pixel art.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted retro puzzle levels
  • 8-bit music and pixel art
  • Offline play supported
  • No in-app purchases
  • No intrusive ads
  • New levels added regularly
Features
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Featuring handcrafted levels inspired by the legendary Pokémon Ice Path, Pink Penguin takes retro puzzle gaming to the next level. A “retro puzzle that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face” (AppAdvice), Pink Penguin is a nostalgic cocktail of hero-journey gaming, merging catchy 8-bit tunes with impeccable retro 2D pixel design. With no in-app purchases or intrusive pop-ups, enjoy countless hours of uninterrupted puzzle-solving fun leading the lovable and cute Pink Penguin from one snowy landscape to the next. Plus, with fully offline play available and new levels constantly being added, there’s no limit to your Pink Penguin problem-solving adventures. Download today and relive ‘90s retro gaming at its very best!

About

Runeblocks

Features
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A Magical Block Puzzle Adventure Unleash ancient magic. Master the board. Clear the runes. Runestones is a relaxing yet challenging block puzzle game inspired by classic Block Blast mechanics — reimagined in a mystical fantasy world filled with glowing runes, enchanted stones, and strategic depth. Drag, place, and clear rune blocks to form perfect lines. Think ahead, plan your moves, and keep the magic flowing for as long as you can. Easy to learn. Hard to master.

Screenshots

Pink Penguin4 screens
Runeblocks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runeblocks at $0.99 against Pink Penguin's $2.99. Pink Penguin's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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

Pink Penguin costs $2.99 and Runeblocks $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pink Penguin versus Runeblocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPink PenguinRuneblocks
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej ZakMatthias von Rohr

In-app purchases

None

Pink Penguin

No in-app purchases

None

Runeblocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pink Penguin free?
Pink Penguin costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runeblocks free?
Runeblocks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pink Penguin or Runeblocks have ads?
Neither Pink Penguin nor Runeblocks shows ads.

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