Comparison

ARCANE RUSH vs Go First!

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

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About

ARCANE RUSH

Engage in strategic card battles with mystical heroes and build powerful decks. Collect a vast array of cards, unlock legendary heroes with unique abilities, and rise through the ranks to become an Arena champion. Regular updates ensure an ever-evolving and engaging adventure.

Highlights
  • Strategic card-based battles
  • Collect and unlock legendary heroes
  • Build and customize decks
  • Engage in thrilling arena matches
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Regular content updates and expansions
Features
Currently charting
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Step into the mesmerizing realm of "ARCANE RUSH: Auto Battler", an enthralling card game that immerses you in a captivating adventure featuring mystical heroes and epic battles. Construct your deck, summon formidable allies, and partake in strategic clashes against adversaries hailing from every corner of the realm! Key Features: Unleash Your Tactical Mastery: Engage in intense card-based battles, strategically deploying your deck and unleashing devastating abilities. Craft cunning tactics, make calculated decisions, and claim victory against fierce opponents! Legendary Heroes: Choose from a roster of legendary heroes, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Unlock new heroes as you progress, uncover their gripping backstories, and master their signature moves. Deck Building Mastery: Collect a vast array of cards, from mythical creatures and mighty spells to enchanted artifacts. Construct your decks with precision, combining synergistic cards that harmonize with your hero's strengths. Thrilling battles: Engage in exhilarating battles against formidable opponents. Rise through the ranks, earn renown, and become the ultimate Arena champion! Strategic Depth: Develop your tactical prowess as you carefully manage resources, plan your moves, and counter your opponent's strategies. Adapt to changing circumstances, seize opportunities, and turn the tide of battle in your favor. Expansive Content: Embark on a journey filled with endless possibilities. Experience regular updates and expansions, introducing new cards, heroes, and exciting game modes to keep your adventures fresh and ever-engaging. Are you ready to join the battles and prove your mettle? Gather your cards, hone your skills, and prepare for an unforgettable card battle experience like no other!

About

Go First!

This app eliminates the "who goes first?" dilemma for games and group activities. It randomly selects a player by having everyone place a finger on the screen. An optional mode can also determine the full turn order.

Highlights
  • Randomly selects a player
  • Determines full turn order
  • Supports up to 5 players
  • Clean and intuitive design
  • Ideal for game nights and parties
Features
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Tired of the "who goes first?" debate? Let your fingers decide. This simple and intuitive app makes it easy to choose the starting player in any board game, card game, or group activity. How it works: Everyone puts a finger on the screen and the app randomly selects one to go first. No fuss, no arguing. Need more than just first? Switch to Rank Mode to assign full turn order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) with a satisfying animation. Perfect for games where order really matters. Features: Up to 5 players Instant first-player picker Optional full rank-order mode Clean design, easy to use Great for game nights, parties, or any situation where a quick, fair pick is needed. Let the game begin — with a touch. No ads. Free forever. Made with love.

Screenshots

ARCANE RUSH4 screens
Go First!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go First! at 100% against ARCANE RUSH's 46%. Go First! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ARCANE RUSH's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 3) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ARCANE RUSH sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Go First! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Go First! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCANE RUSH has 3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ARCANE RUSH's written reviews are positive against 100% of Go First!'s.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ARCANE RUSH versus Go First!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARCANE RUSHGo First!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size980 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGear Games IncJohn Robert Herrick

Customer experience

ARCANE RUSH

All ratings3,024 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative38.2%

Go First!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ARCANE RUSH

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Units losing stats at the start of battles
  • Inconsistent behavior with shield and frostbite

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Improve the frostbite system mechanics
  • Adjust the in-app purchase offerings
  • Implement a manual merge option
  • Provide more detailed tutorials

Go First!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

ARCANE RUSH

One-time21
  • Gem $0.99$0.99
  • Gem $1.99$1.99
  • Gem $2.99$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Gem $3.99$3.99
  • Gem $4.99$4.99
  • Gem $5.99$5.99
  • Gem $7.99$7.99
  • Gem $9.99$9.99
  • Gem $11.99$11.99
  • Gem $12.99$12.99
  • Spell Pass $14.99$14.99
  • Gem $14.99$14.99
  • Card Pass $19.99$19.99
  • Gem $19.99$19.99
  • Gem $24.99$24.99
  • Gem $29.99$29.99
  • Gem $30.99$30.99
  • Gem $34.99$34.99
  • Gem $39.99$39.99
  • Gem $49.99$49.99
  • Gem $99.99$99.99
None

Go First!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARCANE RUSH free?
ARCANE RUSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go First! free?
Go First! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARCANE RUSH or Go First!?
Go First! is rated higher. ARCANE RUSH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Go First! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ARCANE RUSH or Go First! have ads?
Neither ARCANE RUSH nor Go First! shows ads.

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