# Clockmaker vs Runefall

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Clockmaker at 186K against Runefall's 1.7K. Clockmaker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). Runefall's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 43%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockmaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Runefall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clockmaker against 4.6 for Runefall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockmaker has 186K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Clockmaker's written reviews are positive against 58% of Runefall's.

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, Runefall every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockmaker | Runefall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runefall-match-3-games/id1438660381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 519 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samfinaco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143580778) | [Tamalaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161836852) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockmaker-match-3-puzzles/id929195587)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Simulation, #153 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure to break an evil curse by solving addictive match-3 puzzles. Uncover secrets, travel the world with heroes, and compete in unique tournaments. Enjoy a mystery-filled story with thousands of levels, playable both online and offline.

**Highlights:** Addicting match-3 gameplay, Mystery and riddle solving, World travel and adventure, Weekly in-game events, Online and offline play, Player tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Сheapest Offer to Start! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Visitor's Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Citizen's Stockpile | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watchman's Cache | $14.99 | one-time |
| Box of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Engaging storyline and characters
- ⏱️ Generous with free playtime rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Levels too difficult without boosts
- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- ⏳ Slow progress without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing and freezing issues
- Ads causing the game to become unresponsive
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Pause button for free playtime rewards
- More ways to earn in-game currency without spending
- Better balance between difficulty and progression


### Runefall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runefall-match-3-games/id1438660381)

Embark on a medieval quest by matching 3 or more resources to gather gold, stone, and wood. Use these to rebuild an abandoned village, uncover ancient secrets, and complete quests. Discover hidden artifacts and enjoy a unique blend of puzzle-solving and village restoration.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more resource pieces, Rebuild a medieval village, Discover hidden artifacts, Collect items to solve quests, Encounter environmental obstacles, Unlock power-ups and bonuses, Daily login rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sale Package 8 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Fun story integration
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Variety of mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when using certain features
- Progress and resources lost after updates or reinstalls
- Glitches with hidden areas and treasure chests
- Issues with loading new levels or areas

**Requested features**

- Add a relaxed mode without time pressure
- Improve sync functionality between devices
- Provide better in-game support and tutorials
- Reduce the number of ads or offer a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockmaker free?

Clockmaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Runefall free?

Runefall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clockmaker or Runefall?

Runefall is rated higher. Clockmaker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Runefall averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Clockmaker or Runefall have ads?

Both Clockmaker and Runefall show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clockmaker or Runefall?

Clockmaker ships an update fortnightly, and Runefall every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clockmaker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Runefall on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*