# Random Rush vs Aether Bastion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aether Bastion at 100% against Random Rush's 25%. Aether Bastion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Random Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Random Rush sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Aether Bastion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aether Bastion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Random Rush's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aether Bastion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Random Rush | Aether Bastion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-rush-tower-defense-td/id6443588192/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 337 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DalaDev - Defense & Clash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647417528) | [NoffTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495613460) |

## What reviewers say

### Random Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-rush-tower-defense-td/id6443588192)

Engage in strategic tower defense battles to protect your kingdom from invading monsters. Merge heroes to create a powerful army, develop unique tactics, and compete against others in PvP or cooperate with friends in Co-Op mode.

**Highlights:** Strategic tower defense gameplay, Hero merging and upgrading, PvP and Co-Op multiplayer modes, Clan system for advantages, PvE story mode with tasks, Build and develop battle decks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purse Of Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Triple Choice | $4.99 | one-time |
| Triple Mana | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mirror Match | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hat of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |


### Aether Bastion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789)

Defend a growing rift against swarms. Strategically expand your keep and spend resources to bring cores home. Enjoy live co-op multiplayer for up to four players.

**Highlights:** Idle rift defense gameplay, Strategic keep growth, Resource management, Live co-op multiplayer (2-4 players), Seasonal events

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bastion Circle | $7.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awakening Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ember Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder’s Sigil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Random Rush free?

Random Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aether Bastion free?

Aether Bastion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Random Rush or Aether Bastion?

Aether Bastion is rated higher. Random Rush averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Aether Bastion averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Random Rush or Aether Bastion have ads?

Neither Random Rush nor Aether Bastion shows ads.

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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.*