Comparison

Runofstone vs Covenant

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

Head to head
About

Runofstone

Engage in real-time PvP strategy battles in a magical world. Collect and upgrade unique boards, cast spells, and build powerful gateways to outwit opponents globally. Join or create clans to earn exclusive rewards and climb the ranks.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Collectible tactical boards
  • Character and portal progression
  • Quests and achievements
  • Clan system
  • Spell casting
Features
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Step into the magical world of Runofstone, where strategy and quick thinking decide everything! In this real-time PvP game, every battle is a new challenge. The key to victory lies in your hands. Build, plan, cast spells, and prove yourself against players from around the world! Real Time Battles Start real-time battles against players from across the globe! Use your attack, defense, trap, or special boards to craft exciting, unique strategies. React instantly to your opponents’ moves and earn valuable rewards after every victory! Tactical and Thematic Boards Collect hundreds of unique boards to unleash in battles against your enemies! Discover the secrets of the Runofstone world, master the hidden powers of each board, and use them with ruthless strategic precision. Every board is a new opportunity. Victory depends only on you! Character and Portal Progression Upgrade your character and unlock special gateways to summon even more powerful boards in battle! Progression grants you new boards, valuable rewards, and endless strategic options to master the world of Runofstone. Quests and Achievements Complete special quests to earn exclusive rewards for your character! Use diverse boards in combat, support the community, and achieve recognition as one of the most outstanding players. Every achievement counts! Clans and Community Find the perfect community or create your own clan! Support your team, climb the ranks, and enjoy the advantages of belonging to a clan: exclusive rewards, limited opportunities, and nonstop community experiences await! Ready for the Challenge? Join the world of Runofstone and experience the thrill of real-time battles, magic, and strategy! Upgrade your character, collect unique boards, build powerful gateways, and rise to the top. Are you ready? Terms Of Service https://www.upsopen.com/en/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.upsopen.com/en/privacy-policy

About

Covenant

Choose your allegiance in a dark fantasy world threatened by the undead. Recruit diverse heroes, form strategic squads, and engage in epic faction warfare. Your choices will shape the land's destiny.

Highlights
  • Alliance or Horde choice
  • Strategic hero recruitment
  • Tactical battles with formations
  • Massive faction warfare
  • Real-time multiplayer combat
  • Free rewards and resources
Features
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A dark tide rises. The undead are approaching. In this moment of crisis, you, the nameless hero destined to choose a side. Will you fight for the Alliance or stand with the Horde? Swear your oath, forge your alliance, and embark on a legendary journey. Along the way, you’ll meet warriors of all kinds—humans, orcs, elves, and terrifying demons. Form an elite squad and lead them into battle. Only those who dare to stand against the dark will shape the fate of the land. Your legend begins now. --------Game Features------- ▶Alliance or Horde In a land ruled by conflict, your journey begins with a choice: Will you stand for order and unity—or embrace the call of freedom and wild power? Each choice opens a different journey. ▶Win with Strategy Recruit elite heroes and lead them into tactical battles. Just one finger lets you arrange formations, target enemies, and dominate the battlefield. Outsmart your enemies and lead your squad to glory. ▶Ready to Fight Fierce Prepare for massive faction warfare like never before. Fight alongside friends in real-time multiplayer combat. Feel the rush of battle and the joy of triumph. ▶Tons of Free Rewards Log in now to claim 100,000 diamonds and a free SSR hero of your choice. That’s not all—tons of valuable resources are waiting for you. Power up effortlessly and crush your enemies with ease. ▶Fight for Glory Ally with your faction and dominate the map. Gather precious resources and expand your borders with every victory. The war for glory has begun—are you ready to lead your faction to greatness?

Screenshots

Runofstone4 screens
Covenant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Covenant at 51% against Runofstone's 0%. Covenant also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (726 vs 5). Runofstone's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Runofstone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Covenant sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Covenant holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Covenant has 726 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Runofstone's written reviews are positive against 51% of Covenant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runofstone ships an update every 4 days, Covenant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Runofstone versus Covenant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunofstoneCovenant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)4.7 (726 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews51.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5726 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size718 MB952 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperUpsOpenFIRE DRAGON INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Runofstone

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Covenant

All ratings289 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative36.8%

Bugs and requests

Runofstone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Covenant

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Buttons not working to start game
  • Unable to click agree to terms
  • Can't get past the choose your server screen
  • Stuck on start page
  • Buttons unclickable, unable to log in
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  • Game not even starting when opened

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Runofstone

One-time10
  • Starter Booster$1.99
  • Starter Mini Booster$1.99
  • Advanced Boost Pack$4.99
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  • Mid-Tier Booster Pack$4.99
  • Progression Boost Pack$9.99
  • Power Starter Pack$9.99
  • Small Instant Boards$14.99
  • Medium Instant Boards$24.99
  • Large Instant Boards$29.99
  • Supreme Value Bundle$39.99
11 purchases

Covenant

One-time11
  • $0.99$0.99
  • $4.99$4.99
  • $4.99 Card$4.99
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  • $9.99$9.99
  • $9.99 Card$9.99
  • $14.99$14.99
  • $19.99 Card$19.99
  • $19.99$19.99
  • $29.99$29.99
  • $49.99$49.99
  • $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Runofstone free?
Runofstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Covenant free?
Covenant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runofstone or Covenant?
Covenant is rated higher. Runofstone averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Covenant averages 4.7 from 726 ratings.
Do Runofstone or Covenant have ads?
Both Runofstone and Covenant show ads.
Which is updated more often, Runofstone or Covenant?
Runofstone ships an update every 4 days, and Covenant every 9 days. Most recently, Runofstone was updated on October 21, 2026 and Covenant on October 28, 2026.

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