# Ratchet & Clank: BTN

> Infinite runner game featuring Ratchet & Clank characters, combat, and collectible upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by PlayStation Mobile Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratchet-and-clank-btn/id779657007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.63/5 from 222 App Store ratings · 159 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 5.1 · 142 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratchet-and-clank-btn/id779657007/reviews.md

## What is Ratchet & Clank?

Ratchet and Clank: Before the Nexus™ brings the excitement of infinite running to the classic Ratchet and Clank™ franchise. Fight off Vendra and Neftin Prog as well as their assortment of evil minions, including the return of Thugs 4 Less! Hop between grindrails while avoiding hazards to collect bolts that can be used to upgrade Ratchet's weapons and armor. Collect Raritanium, which can be synced with your PSN℠   account and used in the exciting new PS3™ game Ratchet and Clank: Nexus™.

- Characters from the all new Ratchet and Clank: Nexus PS3 game.

- Sync Raritanium picked up in Ratchet and Clank: Before the Nexus with the PS3 version of Ratchet and Clank: Nexus.

- Exciting endless grindrail/running action! Jump between rails to avoid hazards.

- Classic weapons from the Ratchet and Clank franchise including the Buzz Blades, Predator Launcher, and R.Y.N.O.m

- Purchase gadgets using collected bolts to extend gameplay even further! Thwart your foes with the Tornado Launcher or send them into a funk-induced craze using the Groovitron.

## Key features

- Infinite grindrail running action
- Battle Vendra, Neftin Prog, and minions
- Collect bolts for weapon and armor upgrades
- Sync Raritanium with PSN account
- Utilize classic Ratchet & Clank weapons
- Purchase gadgets to extend gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Crate of Bolts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Crate of Bolts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Crate of Bolts | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ratchet & Clank?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance on newer devices
- 💡 Ability to sync raritanium with PS3 games

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Unable to connect to PSN account

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Syncing raritanium with PS3 not working
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add more levels and bosses
- Improve touch controls and aiming

## Recent user reviews (10 of 159)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratchet-and-clank-btn/id779657007/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please update this so I can play it on IOS 15 :)

*2025-02-09*

I always enjoyed playing this game, I just really want to play it again.

### 5/5 — Can this game get fixed?

*2023-11-20, version 1.4*

Please?

### 5/5 — This game gud

*2023-11-19, version 1.4*

This game is still pretty gud

### 5/5 — Please update…

*2023-10-01*

To the developers that made this app, please for years I’ve been waiting on playing this game on my iPhone  and I couldn’t so I literally purchased a iPhone from 2011 and thanks to the original owner it’s still like new and I was happy with this purchase and playing this game for the first time was amazing but it need to be updated to play with new iPhones and mine isn’t new but it’s still to new according to this game…🤔 why???

### 5/5 — Update the game

*2023-05-05*

Okay I finally got a iPhone 4S with iOS 7.0.3 and OMG THIS IS SO AMAZING MAKE IPHONES LIKE THEY USED TO BE OR YOU LOST A APPLE FAN IM STAYING OLD SCHOOL ITS BETTER FACTS!

Bro this game is still in the AppStore 7 years later and hasn’t been taken off… then why haven’t you fixed or update this game? Y’all claim to be Sony? Apple obviously sees potential in y’all’s development in apps just do y’all’s job plz, or get more employees….I’m a Sony fan from day one and I can’t believe Xbox is winning 😭

Ps. Apple isn’t going to buy it for Apple Arcade just update it bro

### 4/5 — Update Please!!

*2023-02-21, version 1.4*

Please update this game to work with iOS 16. I wish I had this on my iPhone 14.

### 5/5 — Please update to the new iOS 😭😭😭😭😭

*2023-01-04, version 1.4*

Please 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

### 5/5 — Update the game

*2022-12-19, version 1.4*

Bro this game is still in the AppStore 7 years later and hasn’t been taken off… then why haven’t you fixed or update this game? Y’all claim to be Sony? Apple obviously sees potential in y’all’s development in apps just do y’all’s job plz, or get more employees….I’m a Sony fan from day one and I can’t believe Xbox is winning 😭

Ps. Apple isn’t going to buy it for Apple Arcade just update it bro

### 2/5 — It was fun when it worked

*2022-11-21, version 1.4*

The developers need to update the app to current version of iOS

### 3/5 — Bring this back plz

*2022-08-27, version 1.4*

This was a decent pass time

## Frequently asked questions about Ratchet & Clank

### What is Ratchet & Clank: BTN?

Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus is a mobile game that brings the excitement of infinite running to the classic Ratchet and Clank franchise. Players battle enemies, collect bolts for upgrades, and gather Raritanium.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include exciting endless grindrail running action, battling iconic villains and their minions, collecting bolts to upgrade weapons and armor, and syncing collected Raritanium with your PSN account for use in the PS3 game.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. Players can use collected bolts to purchase gadgets that extend gameplay, and these may also be available through in-app purchases.

### Can I sync my progress with other Ratchet & Clank games?

Yes, you can collect Raritanium within Ratchet & Clank: Before the Nexus and sync it with your PSN account. This collected Raritanium can then be used in the PS3 game, Ratchet and Clank: Nexus.

### What kind of enemies and weapons will I encounter?

You will fight off Vendra and Neftin Prog, along with their minions, including the return of Thugs 4 Less. The game features classic weapons from the franchise like the Buzz Blades and Predator Launcher, as well as purchasable gadgets like the Tornado Launcher and Groovitron.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2014-10-06

- Adds Discovery cross-title promotion system
-Fixed PlayStation®Network log-in

### 1.2 — 2014-07-14

•         Fixed a bug where user would be able to submit with empty username or empty password.
•         Fixed a bug where login request would spam the server eventually locking the user out.
•         Fixed a bug where game wasn’t clearing up credentials and cookies after every login.

### 1.1 — 2013-12-20

Bug Fixes

### 1.0 — 2013-12-17

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
