RustCON vs ReFx Server Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | RustCON | ReFx Server Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Adam Donovan | FRANK RICHARD BARBARA |
In-app purchases
RustCON
- RustCON Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- RustCON Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
ReFx Server Manager
No in-app purchases
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