# Rust Bucket vs Castle Crumble

The clearest difference is rating: Castle Crumble at 4.7 against Rust Bucket's 4.0. Castle Crumble also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rust Bucket sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Castle Crumble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castle Crumble holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Crumble has 31K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Rust Bucket's written reviews are positive against 66% of Castle Crumble's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rust Bucket ships an update every 6 weeks, Castle Crumble every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rust Bucket | Castle Crumble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rust-bucket/id1040158406/reviews) | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-crumble/id1616814625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 179 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 2.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Orbital Knight sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814466050) |

## What reviewers say

### Rust Bucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rust-bucket/id1040158406)

Embark on a turn-based dungeon crawl with simple swipe controls. Navigate treacherous environments, battle diverse monsters, and overcome deadly traps. This challenging game offers endless exploration and strategic combat, perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move and attack, Fast-paced gameplay, Puzzle traps, Diverse monster types, Endless dungeon exploration, Strategic combat, High score competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Coins 3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun puzzle game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Excellent pixel art and visuals
- 🎨 Creative enemy designs
- 🎶 Great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and progress loss
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🕹️ Slow character movement
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔍 Lack of level variety

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset when exiting levels
- Level select screen locking completed levels
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Clipboard copying behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress
- Weapon/item upgrades and customization
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Level editor


### Castle Crumble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-crumble/id1616814625)

Embark on an adventure to conquer diverse kingdoms by strategically destroying castles. Utilize powerful explosives and mystical spells to crash forts from various historical and fantasy eras. Experience physics-based fun as you aim to win and become a hero.

**Highlights:** Conquer diverse kingdoms, Strategic castle destruction, Utilize explosives and spells, Explore unique visuals, Physics-based gameplay, Execute conqueror tactics

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Best game ever
- 👍 Satisfying and fun
- 🎨 Great graphics and physics
- 🕹️ Simple and addictive gameplay
- 💎 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, weapons not working, floating objects)
- 🔍 Lack of challenge/too easy
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Sound issues (repeating sound effects)
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Level 15 tower indestructible
- Level 275 in Conquest Mode crashes the app
- Balloon explosion achievement not unlocking
- Floating objects when they should fall
- Weapons firing randomly without user input

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Harder difficulty modes or challenges
- Ability to build and share custom castles
- Zoom functionality
- Separate shoot button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rust Bucket free?

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

### Is Castle Crumble free?

Castle Crumble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rust Bucket or Castle Crumble?

Castle Crumble is rated higher. Rust Bucket averages 4.0 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while Castle Crumble averages 4.7 from 31K ratings.

### Do Rust Bucket or Castle Crumble have ads?

Rust Bucket shows ads; Castle Crumble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rust Bucket or Castle Crumble?

Rust Bucket ships an update every 6 weeks, and Castle Crumble every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rust Bucket was updated on October 21, 2026 and Castle Crumble on October 29, 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.*