Doggins vs Ruya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doggins
Embark on a charming point-and-sniff adventure across the moon. Solve classic item-based puzzles and unravel a quirky plot involving a villainous squirrel. Enjoy a visually rich, handcrafted experience playable in one sitting.
- Point-and-sniff exploration
- Item-based puzzles
- Immersive visual storytelling
- Handcrafted animation
- Single-sitting gameplay
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Explore the moon, sniff some things. Unravel the plot of a villainous squirrel to sabotage the history of human invention. Doggins is a tiny snack of an adventure game, playable in a single sitting or enjoyed more slowly. The game features a fresh take on classic item-based puzzles, with immersive visual storytelling, handcrafted animation, and no ads or in-app purchases. Created by married duo Brain&Brain and inspired by their own indomitable cairn terrier.
Ruya
Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience by matching cute characters across surreal dreamscapes. Decorate your character and immerse yourself in an ethereal soundtrack and calming visuals for a meditative flow.
- 64 handcrafted puzzles
- Match cute characters
- Decorate with flowers
- Heartwarming visual narrative
- Binaural beats sound options
- 8 surreal dreamscapes
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A game of tranquillity through the art of matching cute characters in Ruya’s world of dreams. Visit surrealist landscapes, decorate yourself in flowers and introspect. A calming minimal experience with juicy interactions and cool colour combinations to make you feel at ease. The ethereal dreamlike soundtrack will tickle your senses and pull you into a state of peaceful flow. ====== "Ruya is full of love. Every little detail in the game, each animation, all of the meanings behind everything shows this. Its a relaxing puzzle game I love playing when I want to unwind." - Jupiter Hadley "Ruya is different. Ruya is calm and quiet and meditative. Ruya might be a game about matching things, but it's something more than that." 8/10 - Pocket Gamer "Ruya is a fantastic gem of a puzzle game for those seeking a zen like experience." 9.1/10 - AppAdvice ======= FEATURES ◆ Challenge yourself with 64 handcrafted puzzles. ◆ Swipe, slide, pop and release cute characters to progress and unfold Ruya's memories. BEAUTIFUL & HEARTFELT ◆ Decorate Ruya in flowers as you play, and shake them off at the end of each level to purify Ruya's mind. ◆ A heartwarming illustrated visual narrative that will have you smiling. SOUND ◆ Tweak binaural beats, allowing you to sink into a state of deep relaxation. ◆ The sound of rain, falling snow and whistling wind will help you to immerse in 8 surrealist dreamscapes. ======= **Tranzfuser Winner 2016** **Game of The Show, Game Anglia 2017** **They Delivered, UK Games Fund Awards 2019** **Best Visual Art, UK Games Fund Awards 2019 - Nominee** **Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection** **14th IMGA Global - Nominee** **Causal Connect Europe 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect USA 2018 - Official Selection** **Causal Connect Asia 2017 - Official Selection**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruya at 88% against Doggins's 45%. Ruya also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Doggins costs $2.99 and Ruya $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ruya holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 220 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Doggins's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ruya's.
Doggins ships an update every 14 months, Ruya every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doggins | Ruya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (56 ratings) | 4.8 (220 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 | 220 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 436 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brain&Brain | Miracle Tea Studios |
Customer experience
Doggins
Ruya
User reviews
Doggins
From 56 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Charming and imaginative story
- 🎨 Beautiful, stylish graphics
- 🎶 Lovely soundtrack
- 🤔 Clever and engaging puzzles
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay
- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🐛 Some puzzles have glitchy controls
- 🤔 Unclear instructions for certain puzzles
Ruya
From 220 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Gorgeous and beautiful art style
- 🎵 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanics different from standard match-3
- 📖 Engaging story with meaningful narrative
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short with limited content
- 🎯 Inconsistent difficulty progression between levels
- 🍀 Luck-based gameplay with no visibility of upcoming pieces
- 😤 Some levels feel unfairly difficult or impossible
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay without enough variation
Bugs and requests
Doggins
Reported bugs
3 issues- Bike remote puzzle not working as intended
- Items disappearing during gameplay
- Game freezing at certain points
Requested features
4 requests- Longer gameplay with more chapters and content
- More challenging and varied puzzles
- In-game hint system
- Ability to replay completed levels
Ruya
Reported bugs
6 issues- Game freezes or locks up after completing levels
- Level completion not registered despite correct play
- Cannot interact with game pieces after level reset
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Infinite loop on final rounds of levels
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- Game stuck on completion screen without progressing
Requested features
4 requests- Longer game with more levels and worlds
- iCloud/cloud save support for multiple devices
- More content and expansion of existing game
- Sequel or additional games from developers
In-app purchases
Doggins
No in-app purchases
Ruya
No in-app purchases
