# Rune Gems - Deluxe

> An brain training game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id563177688](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id563177688)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id563177688`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** STARSPRITE PTE. LTD.
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (739 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-03
- **First published:** 2012-10-08
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rune-gems-deluxe/id563177688)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/StarSpriteGame/](https://www.facebook.com/StarSpriteGame/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://starsprite.com/super-candy-ball-private-policy/#.W7h4R1JoSvc](http://starsprite.com/super-candy-ball-private-policy/#.W7h4R1JoSvc)

## Description

Rune Gems Deluxe is a Mahjong-style match-3 puzzle that reimagines the classic formula on a colorful gemstone board. Tap a tile to move it into your seven-slot tray; the goal is to form triplets of the same color from the board as quickly as possible before the tray fills. If you can't find a matching group in time, you fail.

Each level features distinct tile boards and vibrant gems, making it great for quick sessions or longer play. Optional magic runes auto-pick a gem, and time runes provide an undo, adding a strategic layer as you chase escalating speed bonuses.

## Rankings

- #62,556 — Overall

## Review summary

Rune Gems - Deluxe is described as colorful, addictive and challenging, with rewarding 3-star goals, but plagued by balance issues and monetization. Reviewers repeatedly cite frustrating hard levels (e.g., 8-2, 7-9), limited free resources, and a lack of timely developer updates or responsiveness. Many want more levels and features (portrait mode, more content) and better options to manage sound. Overall, appealing gameplay overshadowed by maintenance and monetization concerns.

### Pros

- Colorful visuals and engaging, challenging gameplay
- Addictive and fun, great for passing time and replayable to achieve 3 stars
- Levels are beatable and provide progression for many players
- Good for killing time on commutes and mobile play

### Cons

- Some levels are extremely hard or seemingly impossible to beat, causing frustration
- Monetization issues: must buy power-ups/hints to progress; free earning options are limited
- Limited ways to earn hints or restart without purchases; heavy reliance on purchases or video ads
- Poor or slow developer support and infrequent updates; unresolved bugs
- Audio annoyances: difficult to turn off music without muting the whole game

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