Comparison

D3 Items vs D4 Runewords

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

Head to head
About

D3 Items

This app provides a comprehensive database for Diablo 3 items, including legendary and set weapons and armor. Compare your hero's gear with database entries, calculate builds offline, and stay updated with game news and rankings. It supports multiple languages and works offline after initial setup.

Highlights
  • Diablo 3 item database
  • Legendary and set items
  • Side-by-side item comparison
  • Offline build calculator
  • Hero stats and skills
  • Diablo 3 news feed
  • Rift rankings
Features
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Want to find the best items in Diablo 3? This is your must have app. This app brings Diablo 3 item database to your iPhones and iPads. The app includes legendary and set weapons and armor. You can compare your hero's equipped items with the database items side by side. Offline build calculator allows theory crafting on the go. - Supports Reaper of Souls. - Language support: English, Chinese and Korean. - Works offline after initial setup. - Build Calculator on-the-go. - Friendly user interface with both list view and grid view. - Items can be searched by item name, type or magic properties. - Compare hero items with database items side by side. - View and share hero stats and skills. - Great sharing feature allows you to share items to Facebook friends or through email. - The starred list helps you to keep track of your favorite items. - Popular items list. - Diablo 3 news feed. - Rift rankings. - BattleTag search supports U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China and Korea. Diablo III is a registered trademark of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Item data and images are property of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

About

D4 Runewords

Features
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All New Runewords System in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred! A thematic memory game with runes, featuring 4 difficulty levels, designed to help you learn and master the runes in a fun way. Discover the exciting new crafting system in Diablo 4 with the introduction of Runewords! Customize your spells and unlock powerful effects by combining different runes. With this update, you have the power to create your own unique abilities and dominate the world of Sanctuary! Create Your Own Runewords: Rune of Ritual: Activates when you perform specific in-game actions. Rune of Invocation: Triggers a powerful effect when matched with a Ritual rune. Offering System: Collect Offering from Ritual runes and use it to enhance your Invocations, generating additional effects through Overflow. How to Craft Runewords: Choose a Rune of Ritual and pair it with a matching Rune of Invocation. Socket them into items with two sockets (Helm, Chest Armor, Pants, or Two-Handed Weapons). Equip up to two custom Runewords to personalize your gameplay. Additional Features: Full list of unique items available in the game. Details on which bosses drop specific uniques, so you can plan your farming strategy. Unleash the true power of the new Runewords system and become the ultimate warrior in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Download now and start crafting your own destiny!

Screenshots

D3 Items4 screens
D4 Runewords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: D4 Runewords at every 2 days against D3 Items's monthly. D4 Runewords also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. D3 Items sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and D4 Runewords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D3 Items ships an update monthly, D4 Runewords every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
D3 Items versus D4 Runewords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD3 ItemsD4 Runewords
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (773 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings773 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB72 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWilson LeiPhaneronsoft

In-app purchases

1 purchases

D3 Items

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99
1 purchases

D4 Runewords

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is D3 Items free?
D3 Items is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is D4 Runewords free?
D4 Runewords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do D3 Items or D4 Runewords have ads?
Neither D3 Items nor D4 Runewords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D3 Items or D4 Runewords?
D3 Items ships an update monthly, and D4 Runewords every 2 days. Most recently, D3 Items was updated on August 30, 2026 and D4 Runewords on September 15, 2026.

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