Comparison

Rust Admin Tool vs RustCON

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

Head to head
About

Rust Admin Tool

Easily manage your Rust game server from your mobile device. Control players, communicate via chat, and access the RCON console to streamline server administration and enhance the player experience.

Highlights
  • Player management
  • Server chat
  • RCON console access
  • Streamlined command execution
  • Efficient server administration
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Take your Rust server administration to the next level with Rust Admin Tool! Our app makes managing your Rust game server easier than ever before. With just a few taps, you can easily manage your players, chat with your server, and access your server's RCON console. Say goodbye to the hassle of remembering commands and entering them manually into the web console. Rust Admin Tool streamlines the process, allowing you to perform common tasks with ease. Our app is designed specifically for Rust server administrators, providing all the essential features you need to manage your server efficiently. With Rust Admin Tool, you can focus on what really matters - providing your players with the best possible Rust experience. Download Rust Admin Tool today and take control of your Rust game server like never before! Terms of Use: https://rust-admin-tool.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://rust-admin-tool.netlify.app/privacy

About

RustCON

This app provides a powerful RCON admin console for Rust game server administrators, allowing management from a mobile device. It offers features like live console access, player management, and world event control. A subscription is required after a free trial.

Highlights
  • Live console with color-coded output
  • Player management (kick, ban, mute, teleport)
  • Oxide & Carbon permissions manager
  • Quick commands panel
  • World event management
  • Item and kit management
  • Real-time server monitoring
Features
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RustCON is a powerful RCON admin console for Rust game server administrators. Connect to your server via WebSocket RCON and manage everything from your phone or tablet. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: RustCON offers a free trial for new users. After the trial ends, an active auto-renewing subscription is required to continue using the app and all of its features listed below. Without an active subscription, the app's features are not accessible. FEATURES (all included with subscription): - Live console with color-coded output - Player list with kick, ban, kill, mute & teleport - Oxide & Carbon permissions manager - Groups and player permission management - Quick commands panel for common admin tasks - World events: Airdrop, Patrol Heli, Bradley, Cargo Ship & more - Give items to players from a full Rust item database - Multiple saved server profiles - Admin Chat between server administrators - Kits management - Ban list manager with Steam avatars - Real-time server monitoring Built by a Rust server admin, for Rust server admins. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - RustCON Monthly: $3.99 USD per month - RustCON Yearly: $29.99 USD per year A free trial is available to new subscribers. Length of subscription: 1 month or 1 year, auto-renewing. Each subscription period grants full access to all features listed above for the duration of that period. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/xADROCx1/rustcon-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rust Admin Tool4 screens
RustCON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RustCON at 5.0 against Rust Admin Tool's 4.4. RustCON also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Rust Admin Tool's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Rust Admin Tool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RustCON sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RustCON holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rust Admin Tool has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rust Admin Tool ships an update every 4 weeks, RustCON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rust Admin Tool versus RustCON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRust Admin ToolRustCON
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem KorzhAdam Donovan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rust Admin Tool

Subscriptions2
  • RAT Medium$1.991 Month
  • RAT Unlim$4.991 Month
2 purchases

RustCON

Subscriptions2
  • RustCON Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • RustCON Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Rust Admin Tool free?
Rust Admin Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RustCON free?
RustCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rust Admin Tool or RustCON?
RustCON is rated higher. Rust Admin Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while RustCON averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rust Admin Tool or RustCON have ads?
Neither Rust Admin Tool nor RustCON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rust Admin Tool or RustCON?
Rust Admin Tool ships an update every 4 weeks, and RustCON every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rust Admin Tool was updated on September 29, 2026 and RustCON on September 24, 2026.

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