Comparison

RustCON vs ReFx Server Manager

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

Head to head
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/

About

ReFx Server Manager

Manage your game servers directly from your mobile device. Monitor server status, access the web console, edit configuration files, and handle backups. It also includes tools for game-specific content like Minecraft plugins and Steam Workshop items.

Highlights
  • Live server status monitoring
  • Full web console access
  • Configuration file editor
  • Backup creation and restoration
  • Automated task scheduling
  • Minecraft version and mod management
  • TeamSpeak server administration
Features
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ReFx puts your game servers in your pocket. Sign in to your existing ReFx Hosting account and manage every server you own from one fast, native app — no laptop required. MANAGE EVERY SERVER • Live status at a glance — see what's running, starting, or stopped, with real-time CPU, memory, and player gauges • Full web console with command history — start, stop, restart, and send commands from anywhere • Browse and edit configuration files with a built-in editor • Create, restore, and download backups • Schedule automated tasks — restarts, commands, and backups on your timetable • Manage MySQL databases GAMES & CONTENT • Minecraft tools — switch versions and loaders, and install plugins, mods, and modpacks • Steam Workshop content, installed in a tap • TeamSpeak voice-server administration • Switch the game running on a server BILLING & SUPPORT, BUILT IN • View invoices, receipts, and billing history • Open and reply to support tickets without leaving the app STAY IN THE LOOP • Push notifications when a server changes state, an invoice needs attention, or support replies • Secure access with Face ID / Touch ID app lock ReFx is a free companion to your existing hosting account. New accounts and payments are handled on our website; the app is for managing the servers you already run. Questions or feedback? We're here: https://refx.gg/support

Screenshots

RustCON4 screens
ReFx Server Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReFx Server Manager at none against RustCON's 2. RustCON's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. RustCON sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ReFx Server Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RustCON against 5.0 for ReFx Server Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RustCON ships an update every 3 weeks, ReFx Server Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RustCON versus ReFx Server Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRustCONReFx Server Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdam DonovanFRANK RICHARD BARBARA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RustCON

Subscriptions2
  • RustCON Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • RustCON Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

ReFx Server Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RustCON free?
RustCON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReFx Server Manager free?
ReFx Server Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RustCON or ReFx Server Manager?
RustCON and ReFx Server Manager are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RustCON or ReFx Server Manager have ads?
Neither RustCON nor ReFx Server Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RustCON or ReFx Server Manager?
RustCON ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReFx Server Manager fortnightly. Most recently, RustCON was updated on September 24, 2026 and ReFx Server Manager on September 26, 2026.

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