# Симулятор России (Rus Sim) vs Gold Rush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Симулятор России (Rus Sim) at 43% against Gold Rush's 0%. Симулятор России (Rus Sim) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Симулятор России (Rus Sim) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Gold Rush sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Симулятор России (Rus Sim) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Симулятор России (Rus Sim) has 57 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Симулятор России (Rus Sim)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Gold Rush's.

Симулятор России (Rus Sim) ships an update every 3 weeks, Gold Rush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Симулятор России (Rus Sim) | Gold Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rus-sim/id1017265700/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-idle-simulator/id1618005520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [Aliaksandr Prakarym](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795758214) |

## What reviewers say

### Симулятор России (Rus Sim)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rus-sim/id1017265700)

Engage in a historical simulation starting from 862 AD, where you shape the destiny of Russia. Lead wars, manage trade, develop territories, and navigate real historical events like uprisings and epidemics. Your choices will determine the future of the nation.

**Highlights:** Historical simulation from 862 AD, Warfare, trade, and territory development, Over 300 real historical events, Multiplayer attacks on friends and players, Play as 71 real rulers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ускорение прохождения в 3 раза | $0.99 | one-time |
| Добавить 100000 монет | $0.99 | one-time |
| Доступ к премиум событиям | $1.99 | one-time |
| Возможность сохранить | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ускорение прохождения в 7 раза | $1.99 | one-time |
| Добавить 300.000 монет | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ускорить игру в 12 раз | $2.99 | one-time |
| Добавить 1.000.000 монет | $2.99 | one-time |


### Gold Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-idle-simulator/id1618005520)

Become a gold miner and dig underground for resources like firewood, sand, stones, and gold. Use these materials to upgrade buildings and machines, sell your findings, and automate your mining to become the ultimate tycoon. Enjoy this idle digging game with amazing graphics and offline play.

**Highlights:** Dig underground for resources, Upgrade buildings and machines, Automate mining workflow, Sell resources for profit, Offline production, Receive gifts and prizes

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miner's pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads + keys offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jewelry pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Red pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Warrior skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Digger's pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP skin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big money pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Shine pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Huge money pack | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Симулятор России (Rus Sim) free?

Симулятор России (Rus Sim) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gold Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Симулятор России (Rus Sim) or Gold Rush?

Симулятор России (Rus Sim) is rated higher. Симулятор России (Rus Sim) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Gold Rush averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Симулятор России (Rus Sim) or Gold Rush have ads?

Gold Rush shows ads; Симулятор России (Rus Sim) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Симулятор России (Rus Sim) or Gold Rush?

Симулятор России (Rus Sim) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gold Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Симулятор России (Rus Sim) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gold Rush on October 24, 2026.

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