Comparison

Spellcaster vs Rune Crunch

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

Head to head
About

Spellcaster

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Immerse yourself in the magical world of Spellcaster – the 2D action-puzzle adventure by Rigidbody Games! Step into the role of a mighty wizard and face cleverly designed levels full of danger, puzzles, and magic. Use your growing arsenal of spells to defeat cunning enemies and manipulate the environment to your advantage. • Each level challenges your aim, timing, and creativity. • Earn gold by completing levels and invest it in new spells, enchanted wands, and mystical armor. • The stronger your magic, the easier it becomes to master even the toughest challenges! Features: • Captivating 2D gameplay with a magical twist • Dozens of unique spells and upgrades • Strategic battles and physics-based puzzles • Stylish pixel graphics and lovingly animated characters • Ideal for short, action-packed play sessions on the go Are you ready to unleash your inner Spellcaster and conquer the world of magic?

About

Rune Crunch

Features
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Enter the world of ancient runes and Norse magick in RuneCrunch, the ultimate match-3 puzzle adventure packed with thousands of levels, immersive visuals, and mythic strategy. Match powerful runes to clear the board and rack up points Earn rewards, customize your gameboard, and track your high scores Swap special items or buy help to conquer tougher challenges Beware of Loki — as your power grows, so do his tricks Enjoy epic music, bold animations, and a rune-crunching experience like no other With addictive gameplay and a mischievous twist, RuneCrunch keeps you coming back for more. Are you ready to master the magick?

Screenshots

Spellcaster4 screens
Rune Crunch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rune Crunch at none against Spellcaster's shown. Rune Crunch also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Spellcaster's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spellcaster sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rune Crunch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spellcaster ships an update every 3 months, Rune Crunch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Spellcaster versus Rune Crunch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellcasterRune Crunch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size418 MB115 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRigidbody Games KLGNew Paradigm Applications LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Spellcaster

One-time8
  • 700 Gold$0.99
  • 1500 Gold$1.99
  • 4000 Gold$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • 8000 Gold$9.99
  • 12000 Gold$12.99
  • 18000 Gold$17.99
  • 25000 Gold$22.99
10 purchases

Rune Crunch

One-time10
  • Norns Background$0.59
  • Balder Background$0.59
  • Tyr Background$0.59
Show 7 more
  • Jormungandr Background$0.59
  • Idunn Background$0.59
  • Sif Background$0.59
  • Freyja Background$0.59
  • Fenrir Background$0.59
  • Nidhogg Background$0.59
  • All Game Background$3.99

Questions

Is Spellcaster free?
Spellcaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rune Crunch free?
Rune Crunch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spellcaster or Rune Crunch have ads?
Spellcaster shows ads; Rune Crunch does not.
Which is updated more often, Spellcaster or Rune Crunch?
Spellcaster ships an update every 3 months, and Rune Crunch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spellcaster was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rune Crunch on October 28, 2026.

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