Comparison

RuneWords vs ScribbleGrid

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

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About

RuneWords

Embark on a mystical word-puzzle adventure with two distinct playstyles on every board. Journey through themed realms, discover bonus words, and tackle daily challenges. Optional hints are available for assistance, and Game Center integration offers leaderboards and achievements.

Highlights
  • Two play modes per board
  • 1,000 levels in 10 themed realms
  • Bonus word discovery
  • Daily Challenge with streaks
  • Optional rune hints
  • Game Center leaderboards & achievements
  • Accessibility options
Features
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RuneWords is a word-puzzle adventure with two ways to solve the same crossword. Swipe letters on the wheel to build words, or switch to Clues and answer Across and Down prompts. Solved words stay in place when you change modes. CAMPAIGN Explore 1,000 bundled boards across 10 realms. Find bonus words for extra coins and use optional rune hints when you want help. If you used hints on your first clear, replay a campaign board without them to earn its rune-free crown. The crown bonus is awarded once per board. Game Center achievements are optional. DAILY PUZZLES Play 90 authored daily boards, scheduled from October 8, 2026 through January 5, 2027 (UTC). The schedule is separate from campaign progress, bundled for offline play, and gives everyone the same puzzle for each UTC date. RuneWords shows the next reset in your local time. Replay past dates from the archive for practice without another daily reward. FRIEND PUZZLES Share a specific campaign or daily board by link, or choose Friend Puzzle from the menu and enter its code. A friend plays that same board with free hints; challenges award no coins and do not change campaign progress. Friend puzzles require RuneWords 1.2 or later. If you need to install or update RuneWords, do that in the App Store, then open the shared link again or enter its code in the app. HINTS AND PURCHASES RuneWords is free to download. Ads may appear during play. Optional purchases are Small, Medium, and XL Coin Packs, The Starter Bundle, and Remove Ads. Coin packs add spendable coins and cannot be restored through Apple. The Starter Bundle is a one-time coin offer. Restore Purchases can recover Remove Ads and recognize a Starter Bundle you already bought; it does not refill spent coins. Prices are shown in the Store before you buy. Privacy Policy: https://runewords.online/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://runewords.online/terms/

About

ScribbleGrid

Features
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Word search at its most satisfying! Solve the clues, hunt down hidden words in the letter grid, and chain combos to multiply your score. A brand-new Daily Puzzle awaits every day — keep your streak alive and challenge your friends! ScribbleGrid puts a fresh twist on the classic word search: the words aren't handed to you — you figure them out from clues. Sharpen your vocabulary while racing the clock. DAILY PUZZLE One special puzzle a day, the same for everyone. Solve it, grow your streak, share your result. The longer the streak, the bigger the bragging rights! CLUE-BASED WORD HUNT Words hide horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Read the clue, guess the word, find it in the grid! COMBO SCORING Find words back-to-back to push your multiplier up to x5 and rack up record scores. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy: short words, straightforward directions — perfect for beginners. Medium: a balanced challenge. Hard: long words with reversed and diagonal placements — for true masters! COINS & HINTS Complete levels, earn stars, collect coins. Stuck? Use a hint — 3 free hints every day! GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete with players around the world on the Game Center leaderboard. PLAY IN TWO LANGUAGES Thousands of words with carefully crafted clues in both English and Turkish. Great for language learners too! ON EVERY DEVICE A 10x10 grid on iPhone, a huge 15x15 grid on iPad. No internet needed — play on a plane, on the subway, anywhere. SCRIBBLEGRID PRO Unlimited hints, 2x coin rewards, and instant solve. One-time purchase — no subscription, no hidden fees. If you love word games, puzzles, and brain teasers, ScribbleGrid is made for you. Download now and don't miss today's puzzle!

Screenshots

RuneWords4 screens
ScribbleGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScribbleGrid at none against RuneWords's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. RuneWords sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ScribbleGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RuneWords ships an update every 11 days, ScribbleGrid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RuneWords versus ScribbleGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuneWordsScribbleGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYour Skin Matters, LLCVolkan Mutluer

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RuneWords

One-time5
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • XLarge Coin Pack$9.99
1 purchases

ScribbleGrid

One-time1
  • ScribbleGrid Pro$1.99

Questions

Is RuneWords free?
RuneWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScribbleGrid free?
ScribbleGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RuneWords or ScribbleGrid have ads?
RuneWords shows ads; ScribbleGrid does not.
Which is updated more often, RuneWords or ScribbleGrid?
RuneWords ships an update every 11 days, and ScribbleGrid fortnightly. Most recently, RuneWords was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScribbleGrid on October 25, 2026.

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