Comparison

Pendulum Swing vs Rush Protocol

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pendulum Swing

A physics-based game where you guide a swinging orb into target spots. It features 18 challenging levels with harmonic oscillation mechanics. Simple, yet addictive gameplay for players seeking a unique puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Harmonic oscillation mechanics
  • 18 challenging levels
  • Orb swinging into target spots
  • Addictive puzzle experience
Features
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A physics-based game that similar to pendulum clock uses a pendulum, a swinging weight to swing back and forth in harmonic oscillation. Simple, annoying yet addictive game where your goal is to swing an orb into white spot located in every level borders. • an app features 18 levels to complete

About

Rush Protocol

Engage in fast-paced tactical shooting missions, charging through enemy zones to defuse bombs and defeat bosses. Collect upgrades and build firepower for a satisfying run-and-gun experience with constant progression.

Highlights
  • Fast run-and-gun shooting
  • Tactical counter attack missions
  • Bomb defusal objectives
  • Combat upgrade collection
  • Boss battles
  • Stylized cartoon visuals
Features
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Rush Protocol is a fast tactical run-and-gun shooting game where every mission becomes a full-scale counter attack. Charge through enemy-controlled zones, blast through hostile squads, collect combat upgrades, and build the firepower needed to reach the objective. Your mission is not only to survive. Break the defense, defuse the bomb, and defeat the boss before the entire operation is lost. DEFUSE THE BOMB Enemy forces have planted an explosive device. Fight your way to the target, eliminate the defenders, secure the area, and complete the bomb defusal before it is too late. QUICK AND SATISFYING ACTION Rush Protocol combines the instant fun of a gun runner with the pressure of a tactical shooting game. Enjoy short, intense missions, satisfying weapon action, colorful cartoon visuals, and constant progression designed for mobile play. GAME FEATURES: • Fast run-and-gun shooting gameplay • Tactical counter attack operations • Bomb defusal objectives • Fire rate, damage, and income upgrades • Enemy squads, armored units, and bosses • Simple controls and quick missions • Stylized cartoon tactical action • Gems, rewards, and combat progression The protocol is active. Load your weapon, launch the counter attack, defuse the bomb, and complete the mission.

Screenshots

Pendulum Swing4 screens
Rush Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rush Protocol at Free against Pendulum Swing's $1.99. Rush Protocol also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (55 vs 1). Pendulum Swing's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rush Protocol is free to download; Pendulum Swing costs $1.99 up front. Rush Protocol sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pendulum Swing asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pendulum Swing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rush Protocol has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pendulum Swing ships an update every 25 months, Rush Protocol every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pendulum Swing versus Rush Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPendulum SwingRush Protocol
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB393 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTomasz LukaszykCGDEALERS LTD EOOD

Customer experience

Pendulum Swing

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rush Protocol

All ratings55 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pendulum Swing

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rush Protocol

One-time5
  • Gem Pack 1$2.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Gem Pack 2$5.99
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  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Gem Pack 3$11.99

Questions

Is Pendulum Swing free?
Pendulum Swing costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rush Protocol free?
Rush Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pendulum Swing or Rush Protocol?
Pendulum Swing is rated higher. Pendulum Swing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rush Protocol averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.
Do Pendulum Swing or Rush Protocol have ads?
Rush Protocol shows ads; Pendulum Swing does not.
Which is updated more often, Pendulum Swing or Rush Protocol?
Pendulum Swing ships an update every 25 months, and Rush Protocol every 4 days. Most recently, Pendulum Swing was updated on October 7, 2026 and Rush Protocol on October 12, 2026.

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