Comparison

Rust+ vs DF Builds

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

DF Builds

Features
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Discover, share, and rate the best weapon loadouts for Delta Force. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just starting out, Delta Force Builds is your go-to companion for finding the perfect build. SHARE YOUR BUILDS Upload your weapon configurations with screenshots, attachment codes, and detailed descriptions. Choose your mode (Warfare or Operations) and region (Global or Garena) so others can find exactly what they need. REDDIT-STYLE VOTING Upvote and downvote builds to surface the best loadouts. The highest-rated builds rise to the top, making sure the community's favorites are always front and center. FOLLOW VERIFIED BUILDERS Find the creators whose builds you trust and follow them. Get notified when they publish new loadouts so you never miss a top-tier configuration. EXPLORE BY WEAPON Browse builds by weapon type — assault rifles, SMGs, marksman rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, LMGs, and pistols. Every gun has its own feed of community-rated builds. LEADERBOARDS See who's on top. The leaderboard ranks builders by total upvote score across all their builds. Gold, silver, and bronze medals for the top three. COMMENT AND DISCUSS Leave feedback on builds, ask questions, and discuss loadout strategies with other players. The community is what makes every build better. 60+ WEAPONS AND GROWING From the M4A1 to the AWM, every weapon in Delta Force is covered. New guns are added with every update. BUILT BY PLAYERS, FOR PLAYERS Delta Force Builds is made by a Delta Force player who wanted a better way to find and share loadouts. No ads for supporters. No fluff. Just builds. Download Delta Force Builds and start sharing your best loadouts today. Privacy Policy - https://delta-force-builds.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://delta-force-builds.onrender.com/terms Disclaimer: "DF Builds is an unofficial community fan project. Not affiliated with Team Jade or TiMi Studios."

Screenshots

Rust+4 screens
DF Builds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rust+ at Free against DF Builds's $9.99. Rust+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). DF Builds's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On 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

Rust+ is free to download; DF Builds costs $9.99 up front. DF Builds sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rust+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, DF Builds monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rust+ versus DF Builds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRust+DF Builds
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFacepunch Studios LTDDOMINIC CHUKWUEMEKA NWAIWU

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)

DF Builds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rust+

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

DF Builds

Subscriptions5
  • Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Contributor$4.991 Month
  • Patron$9.991 Month
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  • Champion$14.991 Month
  • Legend$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Rust+ free?
Rust+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DF Builds free?
DF Builds costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Rust+ or DF Builds have ads?
Neither Rust+ nor DF Builds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rust+ or DF Builds?
Rust+ ships an update every 3 months, and DF Builds monthly. Most recently, Rust+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and DF Builds on October 17, 2026.

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