# Clutter IX vs Rescue Crew

Clutter IX and Rescue Crew both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 21% of Rescue Crew's written reviews are positive against 13% of Clutter IX's. Clutter IX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clutter IX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Rescue Crew sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clutter IX against 4.7 for Rescue Crew. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 219 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Clutter IX's written reviews are positive against 21% of Rescue Crew's.

Clutter IX ships an update every 3 months, Rescue Crew every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clutter IX | Rescue Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-ix-clutter-ixtreme/id1503028190/reviews) | **[4.7 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-crew-strategy-puzzle/id6470312067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **219** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **21.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 938 MB | 497 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [iwin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317224675) | [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) |

## What reviewers say

### Clutter IX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clutter-ix-clutter-ixtreme/id1503028190)

Engage in a challenging puzzle adventure with over 1100 levels, featuring classic and new variations. Enjoy addicting gameplay, new objects, music, and randomly generated levels for endless replayability. Customize your experience with flexible options.

**Highlights:** 1100+ puzzles, New Clutter variations, Sliders, Jigsaws, Box Quotes, New objects and music, Brand new gameplay modes, Randomly generated levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |


### Rescue Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-crew-strategy-puzzle/id6470312067)

Respond to a city-wide hurricane disaster by managing resources and time to rescue stranded residents and animals. Gather essential items like burgers, fire extinguishers, and ladders to address emergencies and repair vehicles for swift responses. Become a hero by completing levels, tackling daily tasks, and unlocking achievements.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering, Time management challenges, Vehicle repair, Booster usage, 80 exciting levels, Endless level mode, Daily tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| 350 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie's pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lieutenant's pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8,500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Captain's pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 17,500 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chief's pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Hero's pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Cute graphics and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Repetitive levels
- ⏱️ Annoying timer
- 🚫 Lack of content and progression
- 📺 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on certain levels
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Progression system with upgrades
- Meaningful storyline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clutter IX free?

Clutter IX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rescue Crew free?

Rescue Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clutter IX or Rescue Crew?

Rescue Crew is rated higher. Clutter IX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Rescue Crew averages 4.7 from 219 ratings.

### Do Clutter IX or Rescue Crew have ads?

Both Clutter IX and Rescue Crew show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clutter IX or Rescue Crew?

Clutter IX ships an update every 3 months, and Rescue Crew every 4 months. Most recently, Clutter IX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rescue Crew on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*