Comparison

Ripple Runner vs iWord Scramble

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

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About

Ripple Runner

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You can't move the orb directly. You can only send waves. Ripple Runner is a minimalist physics puzzle where every tap creates an expanding pressure wave. When the ring touches the orb, it pushes. Your job is to read the geometry, time the pulse, and guide the object into the target — using as few taps as you can. It's a game about restraint. About one perfect tap instead of three panicked ones. THREE WORLDS, ONE PHYSICS — The Void: a glowing orb drifts through dark, geometric space — The Scroll: an ink drop bleeds across aged parchment — The Pond: a single leaf floats on still water, leaving a quiet wake The puzzle is the same. The feeling is completely different. WHAT'S INSIDE — 90 hand-crafted levels across 6 chapters — Story Mode with a single undo per attempt — Precision Mode: no undo, weekly leaderboards — Endless Mode: how far can one orb travel? — Daily Challenge: one new puzzle every morning, global ranks — 3-star rating on every level — par the pulses, master the level DESIGNED FOR CALM — No timers. No ads. No energy bars. No forced waits. — Plays beautifully offline, on the train, in airplane mode — Original generative ambient music for each world — Plays silently and feels just as good ONE-FINGER PLAY, INFINITE DEPTH The control is a tap. The depth is in the timing — when the ring is expanding, where its edge will meet the orb, how the falloff weakens the further it travels. Beginners clear the first chapter in an afternoon. Mastering Chapter 6 takes weeks. A puzzle game for people who appreciate that the smallest interface hides the deepest game. Built by a small studio. No tracking, no third-party SDKs beyond what's needed to keep your progress synced. Tap. Breathe. Solve.

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iWord Scramble

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iWord Scramble is a fast, beautiful word puzzle game about all things technology. Unscramble letter tiles before the ring timer runs out. Every word comes with a playful hint — from everyday tech like ROUTER and PIXEL to programming terms like ALGORITHM and PROTOCOL. Solve fast for time bonuses, build streaks that heat up the animated background, and spend points on hints when you're stuck. PLAY YOUR OWN STORY — RÉSUMÉ MODE Import your résumé (PDF or text) and the game builds puzzles entirely from YOUR skills, tools and projects. Each word gets a real hint taken from the very line of your résumé where it appears. Everything is parsed 100% on your device — your résumé is never stored, never uploaded, never leaves your phone. FEATURES • Smooth tile animations — letters fly from the pool into place • Streaks, time bonuses, and a hint system with real strategy • Résumé Mode: puzzles from your own skills and projects • Original background music and sound effects (respects your silent switch) • Haptic feedback on every tap, win and miss • Dark, light, or automatic themes • Relaxed untimed mode and adjustable game length (5/10/15 rounds) • Score history with personal bests and streak records • Fully offline — no internet needed, no ads, no accounts, no tracking Built entirely with SwiftUI.

Screenshots

iWord Scramble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iWord Scramble at none against Ripple Runner's 1. iWord Scramble also leads on device support. Ripple Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Ripple Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iWord Scramble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Ripple Runner versus iWord Scramble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple RunneriWord Scramble
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurel RexhajShrikrishna Thodsare

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ripple Runner

One-time1
  • Unlock Ripple Runner$3.99
None

iWord Scramble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ripple Runner free?
Ripple Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iWord Scramble free?
iWord Scramble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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