Comparison

Crystal Rush vs T.D.Z. Arrival

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

Head to head
About

Crystal Rush

Embark on an adventure in this match-three puzzle game. Collect crystal combinations, defeat bosses, and develop your hero through challenging levels and unique mechanics. Discover new opportunities and use boosters wisely to progress.

Highlights
  • Challenging levels with varied goals
  • Boss battles requiring strategy
  • Unique boosters and combinations
  • System of swords for attack power
  • Daily bonuses from Wheel of Luck
  • Vivid graphics and smooth animations
Features
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Crystal Rush is an exciting three—in-a-row game with elements of adventure and development Immerse yourself in the world of bright crystals, dangerous bosses and fascinating mechanics. Collect combinations, destroy obstacles and advance through the levels, opening new opportunities and strengthening your hero. In the game, you will find not just a classic "match-3", but a full-fledged system of progress and various modes. Game Features: • Challenging levels with different goals and mechanics • Boss battles, where strategy and the right choice of combinations are important • Unique boosters: bombs, missiles and their powerful combinations • Various obstacles that require a special approach • A system of swords that affect attack power and passing style • Chests with rewards and useful resources • Wheel of luck with daily bonuses • Missions and tasks with additional rewards • Vivid graphics and smooth animations Develop, discover new opportunities and complete the levels more difficult and interesting. Every decision affects the outcome — think through your moves and use your boosters wisely.

About

T.D.Z. Arrival

Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure as a rookie stalker exploring a mysterious Exclusion Zone. Survive dangerous mutants, anomalies, and gather artifacts while uncovering the truth behind a father's disappearance. This immersive experience offers a gripping story and a vast open world.

Highlights
  • Vast open-world exploration
  • Quest completion and rewards
  • Wide arsenal of weapons and gear
  • Blend of action, survival, and horror
  • Intuitive mobile controls
  • Detailed graphics and atmosphere
  • Gripping story with voiced dialogue
Features
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Step into the mysterious Exclusion Zone as Yaroslav, a brave young stalker searching for his father, who disappeared without a trace 15 years ago. Begin your journey as a rookie and survive long enough to become a legendary stalker while uncovering the truth behind your father's disappearance. T.D.Z. Arrival immerses you in a dark and atmospheric world from the very first moments. Explore abandoned locations, face dangerous mutants, survive deadly anomalies, gather valuable artifacts, search hidden stashes for supplies, and complete missions for fellow stalkers. Travel deep into the Zone and reach Pripyat to discover the finale of this unforgettable story. Features: • Explore a vast open world with freedom to choose your own path. • Complete quests, earn rewards, and upgrade your equipment. • Discover a wide arsenal including 7 weapons, grenades, medkits, anomaly detectors, food, and more. • Experience a unique blend of action, survival, horror, and exploration. • Enjoy intuitive controls designed for mobile devices. • Immerse yourself in detailed graphics and atmospheric environments. • Follow a gripping story with fully voiced Russian dialogue. A true post-apocalyptic adventure awaits you. Support email vadimch1102@yandex.ru

Screenshots

Crystal Rush4 screens
T.D.Z. Arrival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crystal Rush at none against T.D.Z. Arrival's 2. Crystal Rush also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). T.D.Z. Arrival's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. T.D.Z. Arrival sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Crystal Rush 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 Crystal Rush against 4.9 for T.D.Z. Arrival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: T.D.Z. Arrival has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Crystal Rush's written reviews are positive against 90% of T.D.Z. Arrival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crystal Rush ships an update every 8 days, T.D.Z. Arrival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Crystal Rush versus T.D.Z. Arrival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal RushT.D.Z. Arrival
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB996 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarina KorneevaVADIM CHURILOV

Customer experience

Crystal Rush

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

T.D.Z. Arrival

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Crystal Rush

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

T.D.Z. Arrival

One-time2
  • VIP STATUS - 50% SALE$0.99
  • VIP STATUS$1.99

Questions

Is Crystal Rush free?
Crystal Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is T.D.Z. Arrival free?
T.D.Z. Arrival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crystal Rush or T.D.Z. Arrival?
Crystal Rush is rated higher. Crystal Rush averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while T.D.Z. Arrival averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Crystal Rush or T.D.Z. Arrival have ads?
Both Crystal Rush and T.D.Z. Arrival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crystal Rush or T.D.Z. Arrival?
Crystal Rush ships an update every 8 days, and T.D.Z. Arrival every 4 days. Most recently, Crystal Rush was updated on October 31, 2026 and T.D.Z. Arrival on November 5, 2026.

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