Comparison

Neon Control vs Runestone Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Neon Control

Engage in a retro-inspired vertical shooter where you control powerful cannons to dodge enemy waves and unleash devastating weapons. Utilize roguelike mechanics for unique runs, strategize upgrades, and build your arsenal to conquer challenging levels with vibrant visuals and fast-paced action.

Highlights
  • Retro-inspired vertical shooter gameplay
  • Roguelike mechanics for unique runs
  • Weapon upgrades and arsenal building
  • Vibrant neon visuals
  • Pulse-pounding music
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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Take control of powerful cannons in Neon Control, a retro-inspired vertical shooter like no other! Dodge waves of retro invaders, unleash powerful weapons, and strategize your upgrades to dominate every level. With roguelike mechanics, every run is unique—build your arsenal, discover rare abilities, and outsmart relentless foes. Featuring vibrant neon visuals, pulse-pounding music, and fast-paced gameplay, Neon Control combines classic arcade thrills with modern twists. Are you ready to light up the leaderboard and become a legend? Download now and let the neon adventure begin!

About

Runestone Puzzle

Features
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Runestone Puzzle is a Viking-inspired tile-matching puzzle game with a calm atmosphere, handcrafted boards, and rewarding progression. Match open rune tiles, clear the board, and move through hidden fjords, ancient paths, and Norse-inspired locations. Each level is designed to be easy to understand, satisfying to play, and increasingly strategic to master. Features: • Relaxing and satisfying rune tile gameplay • Viking and Nordic inspired visual style • Atmospheric locations and themed progression • Rewarding level completion flow • Easy to learn, skill-based puzzle mechanics • Clean premium experience Whether you want a focused brain challenge or a more relaxing puzzle session, Runestone Puzzle offers a polished matching experience with strong visual identity and steady progression.

Screenshots

Neon Control4 screens
Runestone Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Control at none against Runestone Puzzle's 1. Neon Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Runestone Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Neon Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Neon Control versus Runestone Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon ControlRunestone Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB54 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSRG Studios, Corp.Guntis Jakovins

In-app purchases

None

Neon Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Runestone Puzzle

One-time1
  • Remove ads$7.99

Questions

Is Neon Control free?
Neon Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runestone Puzzle free?
Runestone Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Neon Control or Runestone Puzzle have ads?
Both Neon Control and Runestone Puzzle show ads.

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