Comparison

Runemals vs VendiMachi

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

Head to head
About

Runemals

Engage in strategic turn-based RPG battles by collecting and training unique creatures. Solve fast-paced puzzles to gather energy and lead your team to victory in an expansive world filled with adventure.

Highlights
  • Puzzle gameplay with turn-based RPG combat
  • Monster collecting, training, and evolution
  • Strategic energy management
  • Engaging story and character progression
  • Co-op and PvP features (coming soon)
  • Regular content updates and events
Features
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An addictive and FREE game that combines PUZZLE gameplay with classic turn-based RPG fun and monster-collecting! ● EXCITING AND STRATEGIC ACTION Gather energy by tapping color groups in super-fast 10-second challenges. Lead your team in battle, decide your strategy and manage your energy resources. Explore an island full of adventures, defeat powerful enemies and acquire the loot. ● MONSTER COLLECTING Discover, CAPTURE and train a vast collection of unique animals. Test different team combinations, try different elemental creatures and discover which ones are more versatile, more powerful or suit your gameplay the most. ● POWER UP AND EVOLVE Level your team up so they learn NEW abilities. EVOLVE them to make them even stronger: with the right training, charming creatures can become awesome battle beasts. ● ENGAGING STORY Discover Bright’s adventure: an orphan who will become a Runemal trainer thanks to his master’s help. ● PREPARE TO CO-OP OR CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS Train a strong team to defeat your friends in upcoming PVP and tournament features. Get ready to exchange ID codes with your real-life friends to complete your team with one of their Runemals or to help them explore the island (both features coming soon). Runemals is set in a huge world constantly expanding with regular events, special quests, new creatures and updates. And it's FREE to play, so there’s nothing to stop you from becoming the best Runemal trainer this world has ever seen. ****** This app requires a persistent Internet connection. This game downloads additional content on first launch that can be up to 50MB based on your device. We recommend connecting to WIFI the first time you play. This game is also supported with regularly occurring content updates that require additional downloads when released. Please be patient while it loads; it’s worth the wait.

About

VendiMachi

Features
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Sort, relax, and clear the counter at your own pace. VendiMachi is a calm color sort puzzle and drink sorting game set in a nostalgic Japanese vending-machine street. Every level gives you a small logic puzzle: tap a drink, choose its destination, and organize matching colors into the correct hot or cold channel. Plan a few moves ahead, or simply enjoy the satisfying rhythm of moving each stack into place. WHY YOU’LL ENJOY VENDIMACHI • A relaxing brain puzzle with no timer • No move limit and no fail screen • Unlimited undo, so you can experiment freely • Simple one-handed tap controls • Smooth stack moves that feel satisfying • Offline play for quiet moments anywhere • A Japanese vending-machine atmosphere • Hot and cold channels that add a fresh twist • A neighborhood map with star goals • Optional hints when a level feels tricky • Sound and haptics that make every move feel clear HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap the drink at the top of a channel. 2. Tap a matching destination with room to receive it. 3. Group the same drinks, manage empty space, and clear the counter. VendiMachi starts as an easy color sorting game and gradually becomes a thoughtful logic puzzle. New layouts introduce more channels, tighter spaces, and more interesting decisions without adding pressure. You can play for a minute or settle into a longer puzzle session whenever you want. A PEACEFUL PUZZLE, YOUR WAY There is no rush, energy system, or countdown. Take back a move whenever you like, restart a level when you want a clean plan, and use a hint only when it helps. Whether you enjoy sorting games, brain games, bottle sort puzzles, or casual offline games, VendiMachi gives you a focused and peaceful way to play. Explore the vending street, complete levels, earn stars, and keep your counter tidy. Download VendiMachi and enjoy a color sort puzzle designed for calm, satisfying play. VendiMachi includes optional ads and optional in-app purchases. Network access may be used for analytics, crash reports, cloud progress, and advertising. No account is required to play.

Screenshots

Runemals4 screens
VendiMachi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VendiMachi at 5.0 against Runemals's 4.1. VendiMachi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Runemals's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 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. Runemals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VendiMachi sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VendiMachi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runemals has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runemals ships an update every 2 months, VendiMachi every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Runemals versus VendiMachi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunemalsVendiMachi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanduSoft S.L.Bedirhan Kara

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Runemals

One-time6
  • Crystal Pack 01$0.99
  • Crystal Pack 02$2.99
  • Crystal Pack 03$6.99
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  • Crystal Pack 04$13.99
  • Crystal Pack 05$34.99
  • Crystal Pack 06$69.99
3 purchases

VendiMachi

One-time3
  • Hint Pack ×10$1.99
  • Extra Column x3$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Runemals free?
Runemals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VendiMachi free?
VendiMachi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runemals or VendiMachi?
VendiMachi is rated higher. Runemals averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while VendiMachi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Runemals or VendiMachi have ads?
Neither Runemals nor VendiMachi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runemals or VendiMachi?
Runemals ships an update every 2 months, and VendiMachi every 2 days. Most recently, Runemals was updated on October 24, 2026 and VendiMachi on October 24, 2026.

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