# Rush vs Star Jolt

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rush at 52K against Star Jolt's 846. Star Jolt's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (88% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Star Jolt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rush has 52K ratings behind it against 846, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Rush's written reviews are positive against 88% of Star Jolt's.

Rush ships an update monthly, Star Jolt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rush | Star Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush/id1257043104/reviews) | **[4.8 (846 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 846 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Star Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade space game focused on high-score chasing. Master lightning-fast reflexes and precise control to navigate cosmic debris and compete globally. Unlock unique ships and replay endlessly for the ultimate challenge.

**Highlights:** Global leaderboards, Unlockable ships, Ghost ship races, One-hand gameplay, Record and share runs, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads + unique ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all ships | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Retro arcade style
- 🎨 Stylish visuals
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboards
- 🎼 Great audio and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 📺 Frequent and unskippable ads
- 🔍 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🔋 Potential battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing during runs
- Crashes on certain device models
- Purchase restoration issues

**Requested features**

- Sensitivity adjustment options
- More ship/character customization
- Expanded story or progression system
- Ability to name/customize player profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rush free?

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

### Is Star Jolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rush or Star Jolt?

Star Jolt is rated higher. Rush averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Star Jolt averages 4.8 from 846 ratings.

### Do Rush or Star Jolt have ads?

Both Rush and Star Jolt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rush or Star Jolt?

Rush ships an update monthly, and Star Jolt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rush was updated on November 9, 2026 and Star Jolt on November 6, 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.*