# Planet Crusher vs Node Rush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Node Rush at 100% against Planet Crusher's 47%. 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 (#154 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Crusher sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Node Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

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: 47% of Planet Crusher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Node Rush's.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Crusher | Node Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-crusher-mine-and-attack/id6738657101/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-rush/id6805191022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gryphon Games UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781702456) | [FRANCISCO GUZMAN GARCIA CUERVO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805191024) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Crusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-crusher-mine-and-attack/id6738657101)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Chest Offer 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Uncommon Gear Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fund - Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Rocket Launcher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mining Income Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Ship - Falcon III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fund - Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No forced ads
- 🚀 Easy to play and level up
- 💡 Creative and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of notifications and transaction screens
- 🐛 Arena issues with update notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Arena update notification issue
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Adjust in-game currency pricing
- Improve PvP experience


### Node Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/node-rush/id6805191022)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*