# Rush Knights vs Pixelmon Idle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixelmon Idle at weekly against Rush Knights's fortnightly. Pixelmon Idle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rush Knights sells 88 one-off in-app purchases and Pixelmon Idle sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rush Knights against 4.4 for Pixelmon Idle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Rush Knights's written reviews are positive against 37% of Pixelmon Idle's.

Rush Knights ships an update fortnightly, Pixelmon Idle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rush Knights | Pixelmon Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-knights-idle-rpg/id6477564391/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmon-idle/id6736725882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **36.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 805 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Springcomes Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151454258) | [minchan kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499299421) |

## What reviewers say

### Rush Knights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-knights-idle-rpg/id6477564391)

An idle RPG where knights automatically grow stronger by forging swords. Assemble a team of knights to battle enemies, raid dungeons, and restore peace to the World Tree. Enjoy unique dot graphics and endless content.

**Highlights:** Automatic knight growth, Sword production and merging, Unique dot graphics, Variety of game content, Knight collection and assembly, Large-scale battles, Dungeon raids

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

**In-app purchases (88)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rush Basic Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alchemy Step-Up Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rstone Step Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exploration Step-Up Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knight Step-Up Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Knight Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pass 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pass 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pass 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roll&Roll Basic Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sigil Summon Lv.2 Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exploration Step-Up Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alchemy Step-Up Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sword 20Lv Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dart Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Basic Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knight Summon Lv.2 Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Armor Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Knight coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knight Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Hunting Basic Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alchemy Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bless Step 0 Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Refinement Stone Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 60 Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Tree | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Value Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rush Premium Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Relic Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Summon Lv.4 Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dart Package 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rate up Summon Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knight Step-Up Package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Evolution Trace Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Mithril Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Alchemy Step-Up Package 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exploration Step-Up Package 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boss Conquer Step 15 Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Nest Step 15 Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Refinement Stone Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skin coin Tree | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bless Step 1 Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Black Ticket | $8.99 | one-time |
| Basic Season Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Golden ticket (28 days) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dart Package 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Roll&Roll Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Evolution Trace Tree | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Mission Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summon Mission Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Evolution Trace Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Knight Step-Up Package 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Rate up Summon Package 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Rush Package 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sally growth period premium | $17.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 4 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Ordeal step 5 package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Pass | $29.99 | one-time |
| Knight Step-Up Package 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rate up Summon Package 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 11 | $39.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 6 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 12 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 13 | $59.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 7 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 15 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 14 | $69.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 8 | $99.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 10 | $99.99 | one-time |
| World Dew Package 9 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 17 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 18 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 19 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 16 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Refinement Stone Package 20 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pixelmon Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmon-idle/id6736725882)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure to capture monsters, grow your team, and protect a village from darkness. Enjoy endless growth and rewards, even while offline, by upgrading monsters with gear and skills. Explore mines for rare items and fight alongside companions to become a legendary hero.

**Highlights:** Capture Pixelmons and build teams, Endlessly upgrade Pixelmons, Offline idle RPG system, Explore mines for rare items, Fight alongside cute companions

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

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Special Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Hot Deal Package1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pixelmon LevelUp Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Buff Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Equipment Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Skill Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mine Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pixelmon LevelUp Pac | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass9 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Skill Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Pixelmon LevelUp Pac | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package3 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package3 | $21.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package5 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Promotion Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package1 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package3 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rush Knights free?

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

### Is Pixelmon Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rush Knights or Pixelmon Idle?

Rush Knights is rated higher. Rush Knights averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Pixelmon Idle averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Rush Knights or Pixelmon Idle have ads?

Both Rush Knights and Pixelmon Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rush Knights or Pixelmon Idle?

Rush Knights ships an update fortnightly, and Pixelmon Idle weekly. Most recently, Rush Knights was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pixelmon Idle on October 21, 2026.

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