# Gatecrasher vs Rush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gatecrasher at none against Rush's 2. Gatecrasher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Rush's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (52K vs 498). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Gatecrasher asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gatecrasher against 4.6 for Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rush has 52K ratings behind it against 498, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Gatecrasher's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rush's.

Gatecrasher ships an update every 5 months, Rush monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gatecrasher | Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatecrasher/id1240771285/reviews) | **[4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush/id1257043104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 498 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ben Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519696982) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Gatecrasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatecrasher/id1240771285)

Navigate a ship through challenging gates using simple directional controls. Avoid collisions to progress in this skill-based arcade game. Test your reflexes and precision in a minimalist, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Ship control, Gate navigation, Collision avoidance, Two-button controls, Skill-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good casual game
- 🚀 Simple and addictive
- 🚀 Attractive, simple, and fun
- 🚀 No ads or IAP
- 👍 Great game design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult to master
- 🐛 Levels become unreasonably hard after a certain point
- 🐛 Lack of checkpoints or practice mode
- 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🐛 Disorienting when at the top of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Issues with the 'Linechaser' mode
- Screen orientation problems

**Requested features**

- Add more soundtracks
- Implement a pause button
- Add a scoring system based on gates passed
- Introduce different skill levels or difficulty modes
- Allow customization of controls and sensitivity


### 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 Gatecrasher free?

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

### Is Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gatecrasher or Rush?

Rush is rated higher. Gatecrasher averages 4.5 out of 5 from 498 ratings, while Rush averages 4.6 from 52K ratings.

### Do Gatecrasher or Rush have ads?

Rush shows ads; Gatecrasher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gatecrasher or Rush?

Gatecrasher ships an update every 5 months, and Rush monthly. Most recently, Gatecrasher was updated on October 1, 2026 and Rush on October 3, 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.*