# Recharge Rocket Run vs Craft Drill

The clearest difference is rating: Craft Drill at 4.5 against Recharge Rocket Run's 2.0. Craft Drill also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 7) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). Recharge Rocket Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Craft Drill sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Recharge Rocket Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Craft Drill holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craft Drill has 207 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Recharge Rocket Run's written reviews are positive against 29% of Craft Drill's.

Recharge Rocket Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Craft Drill every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recharge Rocket Run | Craft Drill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recharge-rocket-run/id6472413222/reviews) | **[4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-drill/id6478150258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Syed Arbaz Gillani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679912647) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Recharge Rocket Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recharge-rocket-run/id6472413222)

Guide a rocket through space, collecting batteries and avoiding obstacles. Strategically use boosters to change direction and reach the finish line with maximum power. Upgrade your rocket and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Collect and recharge batteries, Avoid obstacles, Use booster batteries for direction changes, Upgrade batteries by merging, 3D graphics, Leaderboard competition

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Craft Drill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-drill/id6478150258)

Mine valuable resources like coal, iron, gold, and diamonds with an upgradable drill. Switch between various attachments to optimize your extraction and build a prosperous mining empire. Enjoy casual gameplay and complete challenging levels to become the ultimate mining tycoon.

**Highlights:** Drill upgrades, Resource extraction (coal, iron, gold, diamonds), Attachment switching, Economic strategy, Casual gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25k Money & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50k Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100k Money | $7.49 | one-time |
| 250k Money & Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun concept
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay initially
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Very good game
- 👍 Cool game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game won't load past level select
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Purchase not restored
- 🐛 Ads still present after purchase
- 🐛 Game crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load past level select menu after first level
- Game freezes when trying to play
- Purchased ad-free access not restored after reinstalling
- Game crashes and purchase is lost
- App won't load, ads don't load

**Requested features**

- Fix the game
- Add new ores, upgrades, and buildings
- Add more content
- Add color to levels
- Fix ads after purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recharge Rocket Run free?

Recharge Rocket Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Craft Drill free?

Craft Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Recharge Rocket Run or Craft Drill?

Craft Drill is rated higher. Recharge Rocket Run averages 2.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Craft Drill averages 4.5 from 207 ratings.

### Do Recharge Rocket Run or Craft Drill have ads?

Both Recharge Rocket Run and Craft Drill show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recharge Rocket Run or Craft Drill?

Recharge Rocket Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Craft Drill every 3 weeks. Most recently, Recharge Rocket Run was updated on October 3, 2026 and Craft Drill on October 22, 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.*