# Rush Hero Squad vs Survivor Mage

The clearest difference is rating: Rush Hero Squad at 5.0 against Survivor Mage's 3.7. Rush Hero Squad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Survivor Mage's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rush Hero Squad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Survivor Mage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rush Hero Squad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Rush Hero Squad ships an update every 3 months, Survivor Mage weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rush Hero Squad | Survivor Mage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-hero-squad/id6761984340/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-mage/id6807876097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [曾 范](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678658549) | [Rayan Selmi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816420930) |

## What reviewers say

### Rush Hero Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rush-hero-squad/id6761984340)

Experience fast-paced 3D side-scrolling shooter action with instant gameplay. Choose from unique heroes with special abilities and engage in satisfying combat. Play anytime, anywhere, with flexible sessions perfect for quick breaks or longer engagements.

**Highlights:** Instant action gameplay, No internet required, Unlockable unique heroes, Satisfying combat with explosive effects, Flexible play sessions, 3D side-scrolling shooter

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carlos – Raider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knox – Phantom Sniper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rex – Heavy Engineer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Atlas – ADS-II Sentinel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Corvin – Star Rover | $2.99 | one-time |


### Survivor Mage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survivor-mage/id6807876097)

Become the last mage and defend against endless waves of monsters. Choose your elemental house, level up, and unleash powerful spell combos to survive the arena. Earn rewards to unlock new gear and grow your abilities for future runs.

**Highlights:** Elemental house selection (Fire/Ice), Mid-run leveling and spell combos, Ultimate ability charging, Boss battles, Unlockable gear and skins, Mastery tree progression, One-handed portrait gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rush Hero Squad free?

Rush Hero Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Survivor Mage free?

Survivor Mage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rush Hero Squad or Survivor Mage?

Rush Hero Squad is rated higher. Rush Hero Squad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Survivor Mage averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Rush Hero Squad or Survivor Mage have ads?

Survivor Mage shows ads; Rush Hero Squad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rush Hero Squad or Survivor Mage?

Rush Hero Squad ships an update every 3 months, and Survivor Mage weekly. Most recently, Rush Hero Squad was updated on November 5, 2026 and Survivor Mage on November 6, 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.*