Comparison

RuneWords vs Elevator Sort Puzzle

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

Head to head
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

Elevator Sort Puzzle

Features
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Step into a bustling skyscraper where every elevator ride counts! Your mission is to guide colorful passengers to the correct elevators, organize the flow of people, and keep the building running smoothly. Plan each move carefully, avoid traffic jams, and watch every floor come to life as happy passengers reach their destinations. Elevator Sort is more than just a puzzle game—it's a calming and satisfying experience. There's no time pressure, no countdowns, and no stress. Simply enjoy solving clever sorting puzzles at your own pace while exploring vibrant buildings filled with charming characters and colorful environments. Easy to pick up but packed with strategic depth, each level introduces fresh layouts, new obstacles, and increasingly satisfying challenges that will keep your mind engaged for hours. Features *** Guide colorful passengers to the correct elevators *** Explore vibrant buildings with unique layouts and lively environments *** Meet adorable passengers with different destinations *** Enjoy relaxing sorting puzzles that grow more challenging over time *** Bright cartoon graphics with smooth animations and satisfying effects *** No timers, no pressure—play whenever and however you like *** Simple one-tap controls that are easy to learn but rewarding to master *** Relaxing, addictive gameplay that keeps every level fresh and satisfying Whether you're looking to relax after a long day or sharpen your mind with clever sorting puzzles, Elevator Sort offers the perfect balance of fun, strategy, and satisfaction. Download Elevator Sort today and become the master of the busiest elevators in town.

Screenshots

RuneWords4 screens
Elevator Sort Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elevator Sort Puzzle at none against RuneWords's 5. Elevator Sort Puzzle also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price and ads 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. Elevator Sort Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RuneWords versus Elevator Sort Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuneWordsElevator Sort Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB278 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYour Skin Matters, LLCThi Vy Pham

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
None

Elevator Sort Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RuneWords free?
RuneWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elevator Sort Puzzle free?
Elevator Sort Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RuneWords or Elevator Sort Puzzle have ads?
Both RuneWords and Elevator Sort Puzzle show ads.

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