Comparison

Rune Crunch vs Pattern Glow

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

Head to head
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 โ€” 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?

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Pattern Glow

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PATTERN GLOW - The Addictive Neon Memory Game Test your memory in this fast-paced, neon-lit arcade challenge! Watch the glowing pattern, repeat it perfectly, and see how far you can go. With progressive difficulty and time pressure, Pattern Glow will keep you coming back for "just one more game." HOW TO PLAY - Watch the neon pattern light up - Tap the colors in the exact same sequence - Each level adds more complexity - Beat the clock to keep playing - Build your streak for bonus points FEATURES Beautiful neon retro aesthetic with glowing effects Fast-paced 30-second rounds that keep you on edge Progressive difficulty - starts easy, gets challenging Streak system rewards perfect plays Global leaderboards - compete with players worldwide Retro arcade sound effects and haptic feedback Optimized for iPhone with smooth animations COMPETE & COMPARE Track your best score and see how you rank against players around the world. Can you make it to the top 10? GO PREMIUM Upgrade to remove all ads and unlock: - Ad-free gaming forever - Exclusive daily challenges - 5 premium color themes - Power-ups and time boosters - Priority leaderboard badge One-time payment of $3.00 - lifetime access, no subscription! PERFECT FOR - Quick gaming sessions during breaks - Brain training and memory improvement - Casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts - Anyone who loves retro arcade games - Competitive players chasing high scores ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY The simple concept combined with increasing difficulty creates the perfect "one more try" experience. Each game is different, each pattern unique. How high can you score? Download Pattern Glow now and start your neon memory challenge! --- Follow us for updates and challenges! Support: nasemos@gmail.com

Screenshots

Rune Crunch4 screens
Pattern Glow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pattern Glow at daily against Rune Crunch's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Rune Crunch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pattern Glow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rune Crunch ships an update every 3 weeks, Pattern Glow daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Rune Crunch versus Pattern Glow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRune CrunchPattern Glow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size115 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Paradigm Applications LLCAdrian Somesan

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Pattern Glow

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Rune Crunch free?
Rune Crunch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Glow free?
Pattern Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rune Crunch or Pattern Glow have ads?
Neither Rune Crunch nor Pattern Glow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rune Crunch or Pattern Glow?
Rune Crunch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pattern Glow daily. Most recently, Rune Crunch was updated on September 15, 2026 and Pattern Glow on September 14, 2026.

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