Rust+ vs Wolow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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. 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. EXPLORE THE MAP View the full server map to see all monuments, your teammates, and points of interest. 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. © 2026 Facepunch Studios Limited. "Rust+", "Rust", "Facepunch", and their logos are trade marks of Facepunch Studios Limited. All rights reserved.
Wolow
Remotely power on your computer from your mobile device by sending a "magic packet". Configure your devices within the app and start them up with a single tap. Supports the Wake on LAN network protocol.
- Remote computer startup
- Wake on LAN magic packet sending
- Device configuration
- In-app setup guide
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Wolow is a wake on LAN app that allows you to remotely start up a computer by sending a "magic packet" request. Simply add a device configuration inside the app, select the device you would like to start up and then press the power button and as long as your configuration is correct you can watch your computer startup. Wake on LAN is a network protocol that is supported by the majority of Ethernet cards available. Before using the app ensure your computer is fully configured to work with the wake on LAN protocol. A guide on how to set up your computer can be found within the app at the bottom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rust+ at none against Wolow's 1. Rust+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Wolow's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Wolow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rust+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wolow holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Rust+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Wolow's.
Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, Wolow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rust+ | Wolow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.2K ratings) | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios LTD | Jack Baker |
Customer experience
Rust+
Wolow
User reviews
Rust+
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Wolow
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works exactly as advertised
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for gaming/home server
- 👍 Affordable premium option
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent issues with turning on
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
Bugs and requests
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)
Wolow
Reported bugs
4 issues- Widgets not working after update
- Premium features not functioning
- Companion app not launching
- Inconsistent wake-on-LAN behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Add home screen widget
- Add control center action
- Implement Siri/Alexa integration
- Improve status tracking and reporting
- Add automatic separation for MAC address
In-app purchases
Rust+
No in-app purchases
Wolow
- Premium$4.99









