Comparison

Star Rescue vs CRT

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

Head to head
About

Star Rescue

Features
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Hope 4 a settler transporter spacecraft, was traveling in hyperspace when it suffered a malfunction and returned to normal space, but the damage was so big that it exploded when it left hyperspace. The crew and passengers left the spacecraft in time, but were scattered across various sectors of the galaxy. You're the only one close enough to rescue them, but your spaceship the Wanderer, is just a cargo spaceship, it does not have guns and in these remote sectors of the galaxy a lot of bad things can happen. The survivors have a personal shield and the duration of the shield is the time that yo have to rescue them. Fast paced arcade puzzle game.

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CRT

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A retro-style brick breaker reborn with dazzling neon lights and modern 3D flair. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down โ€” this is the ultimate evolution of a classic arcade hit. Features: โ€ข Retro visuals with a fresh, modern twist โ€ข Classic 2D gameplay enhanced with 3D depth effects โ€ข Simple rules for anyone to enjoy โ€ข Flashy neon explosions and visual effects โ€ข Power-ups like multi-ball, beam shots, and paddle expansion Relive the charm of the 80s CRT era โ€” now in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

Star Rescue4 screens
CRT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star Rescue at none against CRT's shown. Star Rescue also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CRT's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 55 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Rescue ships an update every 55 months, CRT daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Star Rescue versus CRT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar RescueCRT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size83 MB183 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIOFICTION LLCTakatsugu Fukushima

In-app purchases

None

Star Rescue

No in-app purchases

None

CRT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Rescue free?
Star Rescue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRT free?
CRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Star Rescue or CRT have ads?
CRT shows ads; Star Rescue does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Rescue or CRT?
Star Rescue ships an update every 55 months, and CRT daily. Most recently, Star Rescue was updated on October 25, 2026 and CRT on October 10, 2026.

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