Comparison

Hoby Tales vs РусСлово

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

Head to head
About

Hoby Tales

Embark on a fairytale adventure with this match-3 puzzle game. Solve clever puzzles, create 3-in-a-row combinations, and experience heartwarming stories. Play offline, join teams, and enjoy exciting challenges.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Heartwarming fairy tales
  • Colorful graphics
  • Tricky levels
  • Offline play
  • In-game teams
Features
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“Hoby Tales” is a game for the whole family! Heartwarming fairy tales from childhood, colourful graphics and tricky levels will keep you entertained! Solve clever puzzles by making matches and creating 3-in-a-row combinations. The game works offline and is perfect for passing the time on a trip, at home, or even during a boring meeting! One moment, you’ll be rescuing a little hob, the next — you’ll be racing to win the Frog Princess’s kiss, harvesting crops faster than anyone, or catching the most fish. There’s always something exciting to do! Join in-game teams to find loyal friends and allies to chat and play with!

About

РусСлово

Embark on a word-finding adventure across Russia. Connect letters to form words, solve puzzles inspired by Russian culture and landscapes, and unlock beautiful scenery. Enjoy over 1000 levels with offline play and daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Word search puzzles
  • Travel through Russian cities
  • Over 1000 levels
  • Offline play
  • Daily rewards
  • Hints and boosters
Features
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РусСлово – Волшебное слово-приключение по России! Готовы к путешествию, которое удивит вас красотой, увлечёт умом и надолго затянет? Добро пожаловать в Word Quest — игру, в которой каждое слово приближает вас к тайнам и чудесам России. От золотых куполов Красной площади до ледяной красоты Байкала — прокладывайте путь через загадки, вдохновлённые культурой и пейзажами России. Как играть? Проведите пальцем по буквам, чтобы составить слова, откройте бонусы и раскройте уникальные виды. Игра начинается легко, но быстро становится настоящим испытанием! ОСОБЕННОСТИ Путешествие по России – Посетите Москву, Санкт-Петербург, Казань, Иркутск и другие города, наполненные историей и красотой. Интеллектуальное развитие – Более 1000 уровней, каждый из которых проверяет ваши знания и интуицию. Визуальное наслаждение – Каждый фон — это настоящее искусство: берёзовые рощи, снежные долины, православные храмы. Скрытые слова и бонусы – Увидели лишнее слово? Получите награду! Подсказки и усилители – Застряли? Воспользуйтесь помощью и продолжайте приключение. Игра без интернета – Увлекательные головоломки доступны в любое время и в любом месте. Ежедневные награды – Заходите каждый день, чтобы получать подарки и испытания. Станьте Мастером Слов – Пройдите все уровни и докажите, что вы настоящий словесный знаток! Идеально подходит для поклонников кроссвордов, головоломок и умных игр. Скачайте Word Quest и откройте для себя чудеса России через слова!

Screenshots

Hoby Tales4 screens
РусСлово4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: РусСлово at none against Hoby Tales's 10. РусСлово also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hoby Tales's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 38%) and ratings volume (253 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Hoby Tales sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. РусСлово asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hoby Tales against 5.0 for РусСлово. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoby Tales has 253 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Hoby Tales's written reviews are positive against 38% of РусСлово's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoby Tales ships an update fortnightly, РусСлово every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hoby Tales versus РусСлово: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoby TalesРусСлово
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (253 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better38.1% of reviews
Number of ratings253 — better21
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size401 MB286 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatrix4GamesGuangzhou GongchengShi Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Hoby Tales

All ratings244 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative33.8%

РусСлово

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative52.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hoby Tales

One-time10
  • Best choice$0.99
  • Crazy discounts$0.99
  • Generosity! Small set$0.99
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  • Generosity! Medium set$1.99
  • Koschei’s Gold$1.99
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Abundance set 1$2.99
  • Abundance set 2$5.99
  • Glorious Set$9.99
  • Ticket to the Fair$9.99
None

РусСлово

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoby Tales free?
Hoby Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is РусСлово free?
РусСлово is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hoby Tales or РусСлово?
РусСлово is rated higher. Hoby Tales averages 4.9 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while РусСлово averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Hoby Tales or РусСлово have ads?
Hoby Tales shows ads; РусСлово does not.
Which is updated more often, Hoby Tales or РусСлово?
Hoby Tales ships an update fortnightly, and РусСлово every 9 days. Most recently, Hoby Tales was updated on November 8, 2026 and РусСлово on November 5, 2026.

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