# Shuffleboard Challenge vs Rusti

The clearest difference is rating: Rusti at 5.0 against Shuffleboard Challenge's 4.5. Rusti also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shuffleboard Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Rusti sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rusti holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Challenge has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shuffleboard Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, Rusti every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuffleboard Challenge | Rusti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusti/id6764300697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 405 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820934680) | [Steven Knauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877190883) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuffleboard Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-challenge/id6474665084)

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Showdown, Strategic Scoring Zones, Realistic Physics and Controls, Skill-Based Gameplay, Multi-Round Tournaments, Offline and Online Modes, Achievements and Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎮 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
- 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on daily reward
- Progression issues after reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Add side-to-side puck movement
- Implement sudden death tie-breakers
- Remove repetitive swipe instructions


### Rusti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusti/id6764300697)

Test your fundamental knowledge with daily quizzes covering fractions, capitals, and vocabulary. Compete with friends and family on leaderboards or challenge them head-to-head. Offers a privacy-first experience with no accounts or tracking.

**Highlights:** Daily knowledge quizzes, Friend and household leaderboards, Head-to-head subtopic challenges, Privacy-first, no accounts or tracking, Practice Mode for infinite quizzes, Family Dashboard with per-kid reports

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rusti+ | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?

Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rusti free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shuffleboard Challenge or Rusti?

Rusti is rated higher. Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Rusti averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shuffleboard Challenge or Rusti have ads?

Shuffleboard Challenge shows ads; Rusti does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shuffleboard Challenge or Rusti?

Shuffleboard Challenge ships an update every 4 weeks, and Rusti every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shuffleboard Challenge was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rusti on October 13, 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.*