Comparison

Go vs Rust+

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

Head to head
About

Go

Manage your Go-tcha Evolve device by updating its firmware and customizing its settings. Monitor battery levels and track your in-game steps to optimize your experience.

Highlights
  • Firmware updates
  • Settings customization
  • Auto capture features
  • Battery level check
  • Step tracking
Features
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Keep your Go-tcha Evolve up to date with the latest firmware and enhancements. Quickly and easily change settings to make the best use of the auto capture features. Check battery level before leaving on your expedition, you don't want to run out of power while playing! View the steps you have walked while searching for items.

About

Rust+

Stay connected to your Rust game servers with real-time updates, team communication, and remote device control. Receive alerts for raids, track teammates on the map, and manage in-game electrical contraptions from your phone.

Highlights
  • Real-time server updates
  • Team communication
  • Map exploration
  • Remote device control
  • Push notifications
  • In-game news updates
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The official Rust companion app from Facepunch Studios – stay connected to the game so you never miss an important moment again. Coordinate with your team, receive alerts when you’re being raided, remotely set off traps, and more! Requires the Rust game - available on macOS and PC. Rust Console Edition is not supported at this time. PAIR WITH YOUR SERVERS Pair with your favorite Rust servers to receive real-time updates for the things that matter the most: player counts, current game time, online teammates, and more. You’ll also get (optional) push notifications whenever one of your teammates joins the game. EXPLORE THE MAP View the full server map to find points of interest, see where your teammates are and check on vending machines. You can also track ongoing events like the attack helicopter and cargo ship. KEEP UP WITH YOUR TEAM Communicate with your team from anywhere to just catch up or plan for your next raid. Messages are visible in both the app and the in-game team chat so you can seamlessly switch between the two. CONTROL YOUR IN-GAME DEVICES Connect Smart Switches and Smart Alarms to your in-game electrical contraptions and pair them with Rust+ to control them remotely at any time. Smart Switches let you turn things on or off, and Smart Alarms send customizable push notification alerts when an electrical signal is detected. GET THE LATEST RUST NEWS Get notified about new Rust blogs and news so you can stay on top of the latest updates, or catch up on older blogs you may have missed. © 2022 Facepunch Studios Limited. "Rust+", "Rust", "Facepunch", and their logos are trade marks of Facepunch Studios Limited. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Go4 screens
Rust+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rust+ at 4.0 against Go's 2.3. Rust+ also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 19%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 196). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rust+ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rust+ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Go's written reviews are positive against 51% of Rust+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go ships an update every 2 months, Rust+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Go versus Rust+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoRust+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (196 ratings)4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews51.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1961.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatel Electronics LtdFacepunch Studios LTD

Customer experience

Go

All ratings198 ratings
Positive23.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative70.5%

Rust+

All ratings1,173 ratings
Positive72.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews642 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative38.9%

User reviews

Go

From 196 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient auto-catching
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 🚀 Able to play while busy
  • 👍 Works well when connected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Firmware issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app

Rust+

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful app features
  • 🔒 Notifications for base security
  • 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
  • 🚀 Helpful for solo/small group players
  • 🚀 Potential to reduce offline raids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with servers
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Buggy camera quality
  • 🔒 Requires Steam login only
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used extensively

Bugs and requests

Go

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Settings randomly change
  • Unable to update firmware
  • Fails to connect to Pokemon Go
  • Drains phone battery quickly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow use of Great/Ultra Balls
  • Add pedometer and watch face options
  • Improve firmware update process

Rust+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless login loop
  • Server detection issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add console support
  • Integrate CCTV camera feeds
  • Improve team chat functionality
  • Add player list and server population info
  • Allow login with other platforms (Xbox, PlayStation)

In-app purchases

None

Go

No in-app purchases

None

Rust+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go free?
Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rust+ free?
Rust+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Go or Rust+?
Rust+ is rated higher. Go averages 2.3 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Rust+ averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Go or Rust+ have ads?
Neither Go nor Rust+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go or Rust+?
Go ships an update every 2 months, and Rust+ every 3 months. Most recently, Go was updated on July 15, 2026 and Rust+ on September 19, 2026.

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