Miniotaur vs Runaria
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Miniotaur
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Miniotaur lets you create, share, and escape mazes in a fun and accessible way. Build your own maze with simple touch gestures, then invite friends and family to try escaping. Every attempt records both time and steps, so you can compare results and see who finds the smartest route. Miniotaur is designed for quick play sessions but with plenty of depth for those who love experimenting and improving. It’s easy enough for kids and engaging enough for adults, making it perfect for families, friends, or anyone who enjoys puzzles. Features: • Create your own mazes with simple touch tools • Share mazes instantly with friends and family • Escape mazes while tracking time and steps • Built-in color-blind support for clearer visibility Made by a father and his 7-year-old son, Miniotaur brings creativity, challenge, and family fun together in one app.
Runaria
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Master the art of ancient ciphers in Runaria! Each symbol represents a position in a magical grid. Match the symbols to their coordinates, decode the hidden letters, and reveal the secret word. Start with simple 3-letter puzzles and progress to more challenging ciphers. FEATURES: • Unique positional cipher gameplay • Progressive difficulty from easy to hard • Built-in tutorial to learn the mechanics • Fully localized in English and Russian
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runaria at none against Miniotaur's 2. Runaria also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Miniotaur's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Miniotaur sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Runaria asks for nothing beyond the download.
Miniotaur ships an update weekly, Runaria monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Miniotaur | Runaria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Morten Gregersen | Kseniia Gorshkova |
In-app purchases
Miniotaur
- Pro$4.99
- Miniotaur Pro (generous)$9.99
Runaria
No in-app purchases









