Comparison

Rust+ vs Raid Alarm

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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.

About

Raid Alarm

Receive instant alerts for in-game raids and monitor your base remotely. This unofficial tool offers smart device management, raid cost calculations, and secure Steam authentication for a connected gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Instant raid alerts with loud alarms
  • Smart device monitoring (doors, turrets)
  • Remote smart switch control
  • Raid cost calculator
  • Secure Steam authentication
  • Customizable notifications
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Your base gets raided while you're asleep — by the time you check your phone, it's already gone. Raid Alarm turns Rust raid alerts into real phone calls that cut through sleep, silence, and "I didn't see my phone." YOUR WHOLE TEAM GETS THE CALL Solo, duo, trio, clan, or zerg — it doesn't matter. Pair your server once and every teammate's phone rings the second your base takes damage. No one misses a raid because they were AFK on Discord. SMART RAID GUARD — ONLY THE CALLS THAT MATTER Random gunfire nearby shouldn't wake your whole team. Raid Guard filters the noise and only rings you for real threats, so you trust every call instead of muting the app after day one. ONE SWITCH, ENTIRE BASE — SMART AUTOMATION Link every turret, trap, and light to a single smart switch — one tap arms your whole base. Set it to run on in-game time: defenses auto-arm at nightfall (20:00), stand down at sunrise (07:00) — even while you're offline or asleep. SERVER SEARCH & FAVORITES Find and pair your active Rust server in seconds with secure Steam login — no passwords stored. Save favorites and jump between servers instantly. RAID CALCULATOR Know exactly how much sulfur, how many rockets or C4 a base costs to crack — before you commit a single resource, offense or defense. WIPE COUNTDOWN Live countdown to the next force wipe, so you're never caught off guard on a fresh map. Note: Alarm delivery depends on your phone's sound settings (Do Not Disturb silences calls) and Rust server/Facepunch infrastructure — any delay originates from the game server, not the app. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This is an UNOFFICIAL third-party application. NOT created, endorsed, or supported by Facepunch Studios Ltd. "Rust" and "Rust+" are trademarks of Facepunch Studios Ltd. If Facepunch Studios requests removal of any features, we will comply immediately. Contact: alcstackdev@gmail.com TECHNICAL & LEGAL This is a fully independent, third-party tool designed purely for monitoring. Contains no cheats, no macros, and zero automated gameplay scripts. COMPLIANCE COMMITMENT: We highly respect Facepunch Studios intellectual property. If requested, we will immediately modify, update, or adjust the features of this application to ensure full compliance. IMPORTANT NOTES Requires Rust game ownership and active servers to function. No affiliation with Facepunch Studios or Valve Corporation. App availability is subject to server and game compatibility. No refunds guaranteed if service is discontinued (subject to platform policy). SUPPORT For Facepunch Studios: Contact alcstackdev@gmail.com for any compliance concerns or takedown requests. We will respond within 24-48 hours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Raid-Alarm-for-Rust-Unofficial-Privacy-Policy-35cc6866ef938065a2ddc3cda2a1708f

Screenshots

Rust+4 screens
Raid Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rust+ at none against Raid Alarm's 4. Raid Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Raid Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Rust+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, Raid Alarm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rust+ versus Raid Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRust+Raid Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB143 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFacepunch Studios LTDYasin Cakicioglu

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)

Raid Alarm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rust+

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Raid Alarm

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Rust+ free?
Rust+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raid Alarm free?
Raid Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rust+ or Raid Alarm have ads?
Neither Rust+ nor Raid Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rust+ or Raid Alarm?
Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, and Raid Alarm every 5 days. Most recently, Rust+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Raid Alarm on October 4, 2026.

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