# CraftedBattle vs Arctic Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Rush at 5.0 against CraftedBattle's 4.3. Arctic Rush also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). CraftedBattle's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CraftedBattle costs $0.99 and Arctic Rush $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arctic Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftedBattle has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of CraftedBattle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arctic Rush's.

CraftedBattle ships an update every 3 weeks, Arctic Rush every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CraftedBattle | Arctic Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftedbattle/id583728799/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-rush/id1082539893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C-Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/421233786) | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) |

## What reviewers say

### CraftedBattle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftedbattle/id583728799)

Design and play on custom maps in this action-packed game. Features a block-based editor for quick map creation, multiple weapons, and various game modes including deathmatch and challenges. Enjoy single-player against AI or multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Block-based map creation and editing, Multiple firearms and melee weapon, Up to 63 AI enemies, Multiplayer deathmatch, Challenge mode with unlockables, Map import/export functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Customizable maps
- 🕹️ Fun block-based FPS
- 💯 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Dumb AI bots
- 🔍 Limited weapon selection
- 🔌 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Weapons not registering hits
- Falling through map geometry
- Crashes when exiting matches
- Multiplayer connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More weapons and equipment
- Improved AI and bot behavior
- Better map editing tools
- Ability to change team colors/skins


### Arctic Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-rush/id1082539893)

Experience endless flying adventures in a unique Arctic setting. Navigate through the frosty north pole with engaging gameplay. This title offers a straightforward yet captivating experience for players seeking a quick escape.

**Highlights:** Endless flying gameplay, Arctic north pole setting, Unique visual theme, Simple controls, Engaging challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CraftedBattle free?

CraftedBattle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arctic Rush free?

Arctic Rush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CraftedBattle or Arctic Rush?

Arctic Rush is rated higher. CraftedBattle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Arctic Rush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CraftedBattle or Arctic Rush have ads?

Neither CraftedBattle nor Arctic Rush shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CraftedBattle or Arctic Rush?

CraftedBattle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arctic Rush every 25 months. Most recently, CraftedBattle was updated on October 18, 2026 and Arctic Rush on October 3, 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.*