Comparison

Planet Crusher vs Node Rush

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

Head to head
About

Planet Crusher

Pilot a powerful mining ship to drill, dig, and destroy planets for rare resources. Upgrade your vessel with deadly weapons and customize builds for unique challenges. Engage in PvP battles, join guilds, and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Mine planets for rare resources
  • Upgrade and customize your ship
  • Roguelike perks and millions of builds
  • Engage in PvP battles and Arena fights
  • Join guilds and compete on leaderboards
  • Explore alien worlds and adventure maps
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Mine, Drill, Battle & Destroy Planets to Build the Ultimate Ship! In Planet Crusher, you control a powerful mining ship built to drill, dig, and destroy planets across space. Fly deep into uncharted worlds, mine rare resources, and upgrade your ship with deadly weapons. With roguelike perks and over 3 million possible builds, every mission is a new challenge! Now featuring new social systems like Guilds, PvP battles, Adventures, Arena fights, and competitive leaderboards! Invite your friends and join Guilds as you compete with others. Join the global mining war and see how you stack up against players worldwide. Dig Deep & Mine Planets Each planet is loaded with minerals like iron, titanium, and rare gems. Drill through layers of rock, reach the planet’s core, and gather as much as you can before time runs out—or your ship blows up! Upgrade & Customize Your Ship Turn your basic mining rig into a planet-destroying warship. Upgrade your weapons, shields, drills, boosters—and now, PvP loadouts—to rule the stars. Roguelike Perks & PvP Builds Choose new perks every run. With millions of combinations, no two ships are alike. Want to dominate in mining? Focus on digging power. Want to crush enemies in the Arena? Build for speed, missiles, and shields. Create builds tailored for Arena duels, PvP defense, or solo adventure mining. Equip Lasers, Missiles & Blades Use a mix of lasers, saws, blasters, and missile systems to mine faster and defeat enemy ships. Upgrade your arsenal to suit your playstyle—offense in PvP, or defense in survival mode. Explore Alien Worlds & PvP Arenas Some planets are peaceful. Others are battlegrounds. Compete in the PvP Arena, take on special Adventure maps, and climb the leaderboards to prove you’re the best planet crusher. Level Up & Rise Through the Ranks Mine more, fight more, win more. Unlock ship upgrades and perks that give you an edge in both mining and combat. Get ranked in weekly leaderboards for mining, damage, PvP victories, and more. Find Better Gear to Go Deeper & Stronger Discover rare gear and mods that boost your mining depth, combat strength, and Arena win rate. Earn gear through quests, challenges, and multiplayer events. Daily Quests, PvP Events & Leaderboards Take on new challenges every day. Win special rewards in Arena PvP events, finish epic Adventures, and climb the global leaderboards. Simple Controls, Massive Fun Just one finger to control everything. Mine, fight, fly, and upgrade. Whether you’re into idle planet mining, roguelike runs, or fast-paced PvP combat, Planet Crusher has it all. Start Your Adventure—Mine, Fight & Rule the Stars Customize your ship, mine alien worlds, crush your enemies in PvP, and unlock your place in the galaxy. This is your journey to become the ultimate Planet Crusher. Download now and join the fight! IGRS Rating: 13+

About

Node Rush

Command a swarm of units in this tactical real-time strategy game. Capture bases, establish supply lines, and outmaneuver an adaptive AI. Utilize special nodes to gain strategic advantages and defend against a zombie infection.

Highlights
  • Dynamic swarm routing
  • Automated supply lines
  • Minimalist sci-fi UI
  • Adaptive enemy AI
  • Strategic crown nodes
  • Zombie infection survival
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Command the swarm and conquer the map in Node Rush, a premium tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game designed exclusively for mobile. Set against beautiful low-poly landscapes with a cutting-edge neon-holographic aesthetic, your objective is simple yet challenging: capture neutral bases, establish automated supply lines, and overpower the enemy AI through pure strategic positioning. KEY FEATURES • Dynamic Swarm Routing: Command land, air, and water units across curved, terrain-hugging splines. Avoid tactical hazards and control the most efficient supply routes. • Automated Supply Lines: Drag and drop to connect bases with automated waypoints. Automatically funnel fresh troop reinforcements straight to the battlefront. • Sci-Fi Minimalist UI: Experience a clutter-free, orthographic 2.5D perspective featuring a clean holographic interface that lets you focus strictly on strategy. • Adaptive Enemy AI: Face a smart, weight-and-distance-based opponent that reacts and adapts to your maneuvers in real-time. STRATEGIC CROWN NODES Capture high-value nodes with special holographic buffs to turn the tide of war: Gold Crown (Production): Accelerates troop spawning speed and boosts base storage capacity. Cyan Crown (Speed): Grants a global movement speed boost to your entire army. Green Crown (Defense): Fortifies unit defense, making troops highly resistant to enemy fire. SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE INFECTION Face toxic green nodes in advanced levels! This aggressive hive-mind plague continuously pours 100% of its horde toward the nearest healthy base. Eradicate the infection before it spreads and consumes the map! Master the grid, deploy your swarm, and claim absolute galactic dominance. Download Node Rush today!

Screenshots

Planet Crusher4 screens
Node Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Node Rush at 100% against Planet Crusher's 46%. Node Rush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Planet Crusher's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Planet Crusher sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Node Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Node Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Crusher has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Planet Crusher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Node Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Crusher ships an update every 2 weeks, Node Rush every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Planet Crusher versus Node Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet CrusherNode Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB254 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGryphon Games UGFRANCISCO GUZMAN GARCIA CUERVO

Customer experience

Planet Crusher

All ratings1,055 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative41.2%

Node Rush

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Planet Crusher

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Arena update notification issue
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Adjust in-game currency pricing
  • Improve PvP experience

Node Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Planet Crusher

One-time15
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Equipment Chest Offer 01$0.99
  • Uncommon Gear Set$2.99
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  • Void Breaker Booster Pack$2.99
  • Void Breaker Epic Pass$4.99
  • Epic Pass$4.99
  • Gem Fund - Epic Pass$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Epic Rocket Launcher$4.99
  • Mining Income Pack$9.99
  • Void Breaker Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Epic Ship - Falcon III$19.99
  • Gem Fund - Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Premium Experience$29.99
None

Node Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planet Crusher free?
Planet Crusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Node Rush free?
Node Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planet Crusher or Node Rush?
Node Rush is rated higher. Planet Crusher averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Node Rush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planet Crusher or Node Rush have ads?
Planet Crusher shows ads; Node Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Planet Crusher or Node Rush?
Planet Crusher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Node Rush every 11 days. Most recently, Planet Crusher was updated on October 15, 2026 and Node Rush on October 11, 2026.

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