# Pokémon GO vs Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Rush at 4.6 against Pokémon GO's 4.0. Rush also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pokémon GO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (653K vs 52K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokémon GO sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Rush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 653K ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pokémon GO's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rush's.

Pokémon GO ships an update every 6 days, Rush monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokémon GO | Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (653K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345/reviews) | **[4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush/id1257043104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **653K** | 52K |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 404 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokémon GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #3 Top Free · Role Playing, #3 Top Grossing · Strategy, #9 Top Grossing · Games, #10 Top Free · Strategy, #37 Top Grossing, #76 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Explore your real world to discover and catch creatures. Train your companions, battle in gyms, and team up with others for epic raids. Your adventure begins as you move through your environment.

**Highlights:** Explore and discover creatures, Catch creatures to complete Pokédex, Journey with Buddy Pokémon, Compete in Gym battles, Team up for Raid Battles, Augmented reality gameplay

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 PokéCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Evergreen Ticket 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 PokéCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 PokéCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Finale Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| GO Fest Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| Finale Pass Plus Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| GO Pass Deluxe | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 PokéCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| GO Pass Deluxe Plus Points | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5,200 PokéCoins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 14,500 PokéCoins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Encourages outdoor activity
- 🚀 Frequent updates and new content
- 👍 Brings people together
- 🚀 Innovative AR features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Inaccessible for rural/disabled players

**Reported bugs**

- GPS/location issues causing gameplay problems
- Bugs with egg hatching and buddy Pokémon
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Glitches with raid battles and rewards

**Requested features**

- In-game chat/communication system
- Ability to trade items between players
- More customization options for avatars
- Improved tracking and spawn system
- Easier access to rare/legendary Pokémon


### Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush/id1257043104)

Experience a thrilling endless roller coaster ride through the void. Tap to switch lanes, dodge obstacles, and reach incredible speeds. Complete challenges, collect items, and compete with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Endless roller coaster ride, Tap to switch lanes, Dodge obstacles, Complete 100 challenges, Collect 50 spheres, Unlock 25 roads, Global high score comparison

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 💎 Cool sphere and road designs
- 🎨 Vibrant neon color scheme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear collision detection
- 🔁 Repetitive obstacle patterns
- 🔋 Ads causing performance issues
- 🐛 Occasional game freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Play button unresponsive after ads
- Rank rewards not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Adjustable speed settings
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- More varied obstacle types
- Improved challenge system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokémon GO free?

Pokémon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pokémon GO or Rush?

Rush is rated higher. Pokémon GO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 653K ratings, while Rush averages 4.6 from 52K ratings.

### Do Pokémon GO or Rush have ads?

Both Pokémon GO and Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokémon GO or Rush?

Pokémon GO ships an update every 6 days, and Rush monthly. Most recently, Pokémon GO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rush on September 24, 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.*