Comparison

RustMaster vs RustCON

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

Head to head
About

RustMaster

Features
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RustMaster is the all-in-one RCON app built for Rust server administrators. Whether you’re running a private community or a large public server, RustMaster gives you complete control of your server directly from your iPhone or iPad. Powerful Admin Tools: Player Management: View players online, track their real-time locations, kick or ban cheaters, and keep your community safe. Chat Control: Monitor live chat and reply instantly. Stay connected with players even when away from your PC. Server Commands: Run console commands with a tap. No more hassle typing long texts. Server Settings: Change settings, adjust rates, environment, and gameplay rules on the go. Performance Tracking: Check server uptime, performance, and status to ensure a smooth player experience. Multi-Server Support: Manage multiple servers in one place. Switching is seamless and fast. Secure Connection: Your server data is safe with secure RCON integration. RustMaster is designed for speed, reliability, and simplicity. Its clean and modern interface makes server management easy, while offering the depth and power serious admins need. With RustMaster, you can moderate chat, enforce rules, teleport to players, adjust gameplay settings, and keep your server running smoothly, all from your pocket.

About

RustCON

This app provides a powerful RCON admin console for Rust game server administrators, allowing management from a mobile device. It offers features like live console access, player management, and world event control. A subscription is required after a free trial.

Highlights
  • Live console with color-coded output
  • Player management (kick, ban, mute, teleport)
  • Oxide & Carbon permissions manager
  • Quick commands panel
  • World event management
  • Item and kit management
  • Real-time server monitoring
Features
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RustCON is a powerful RCON admin console for Rust game server administrators. Connect to your server via WebSocket RCON and manage everything from your phone or tablet. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: RustCON offers a free trial for new users. After the trial ends, an active auto-renewing subscription is required to continue using the app and all of its features listed below. Without an active subscription, the app's features are not accessible. FEATURES (all included with subscription): - Live console with color-coded output - Player list with kick, ban, kill, mute & teleport - Oxide & Carbon permissions manager - Groups and player permission management - Quick commands panel for common admin tasks - World events: Airdrop, Patrol Heli, Bradley, Cargo Ship & more - Give items to players from a full Rust item database - Multiple saved server profiles - Admin Chat between server administrators - Kits management - Ban list manager with Steam avatars - Real-time server monitoring Built by a Rust server admin, for Rust server admins. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - RustCON Monthly: $3.99 USD per month - RustCON Yearly: $29.99 USD per year A free trial is available to new subscribers. Length of subscription: 1 month or 1 year, auto-renewing. Each subscription period grants full access to all features listed above for the duration of that period. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/xADROCx1/rustcon-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RustMaster4 screens
RustCON4 screens

Verdict

The call

RustMaster and RustCON are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. RustMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RustCON sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustMaster ships an update monthly, RustCON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RustMaster versus RustCON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustMasterRustCON
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB18 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerkaros mohammedAdam Donovan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RustMaster

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
2 purchases

RustCON

Subscriptions2
  • RustCON Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • RustCON Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is RustMaster free?
RustMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RustCON free?
RustCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RustMaster or RustCON have ads?
Neither RustMaster nor RustCON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustMaster or RustCON?
RustMaster ships an update monthly, and RustCON every 3 weeks. Most recently, RustMaster was updated on September 20, 2026 and RustCON on July 29, 2026.

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