# Runofstone vs RunRivals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RunRivals at 100% against Runofstone's 0%. RunRivals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Runofstone's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runofstone sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RunRivals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunRivals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Runofstone's written reviews are positive against 100% of RunRivals's.

Runofstone ships an update every 4 days, RunRivals every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runofstone | RunRivals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runofstone/id6738782873/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runrivals/id6748326889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 718 MB | 672 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UpsOpen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384301567) | [RunRivals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825244764) |

## What reviewers say

### Runofstone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runofstone/id6738782873)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Mini Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Boost Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mid-Tier Booster Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progression Boost Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Instant Boards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Instant Boards | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Instant Boards | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Value Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


### RunRivals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runrivals/id6748326889)

Transform your walks and runs into a competitive game. Earn points for every step to level up your runner, compete in real-time battles, and join teams to achieve shared goals. It's a fun way to stay active and challenge others globally.

**Highlights:** Automatic step syncing, Earn step points for progression, Solo leveling and upgrades, Join or create track teams, Ranked 1v1 step battles, Global and seasonal leaderboards

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Runbucks | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Runbucks | $5.99 | one-time |
| FastPass | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Runbucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 Runbucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Runbucks | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runofstone free?

Runofstone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunRivals free?

RunRivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runofstone or RunRivals?

RunRivals is rated higher. Runofstone averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RunRivals averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Runofstone or RunRivals have ads?

Runofstone shows ads; RunRivals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Runofstone or RunRivals?

Runofstone ships an update every 4 days, and RunRivals every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runofstone was updated on November 4, 2026 and RunRivals on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*