# Ready, Set, Rescue! vs Dog Simulator 2022

The clearest difference is ads: Ready, Set, Rescue! at none against Dog Simulator 2022's shown. Ready, Set, Rescue! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Dog Simulator 2022's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (34K vs 328). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ready, Set, Rescue! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dog Simulator 2022 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dog Simulator 2022 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Simulator 2022 has 34K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Ready, Set, Rescue!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Dog Simulator 2022's.

Ready, Set, Rescue! ships an update every 3 months, Dog Simulator 2022 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready, Set, Rescue! | Dog Simulator 2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618/reviews) | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-simulator-2022/id919880151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 328 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunstorm Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/335280912) | [Mobile-Apps ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/657222950) |

## What reviewers say

### Ready, Set, Rescue!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-rescue/id852565618)

Embark on a matching adventure to find and rescue over 35 adorable animals. Slide and switch tiles to create matches of three or more, collecting cute dogs, cats, farm animals, and even rare and magical creatures. Utilize fun power-ups to overcome challenges and time limits.

**Highlights:** Rescue over 35 animals, Match 3 or more items, Collect dogs, cats, and farm animals, Discover rare and magical creatures, Use power-ups like Shuffle and Wand, Timed challenges

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Itty Pile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Itty Pile | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Wand | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Potion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bush | $2.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Sack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐶 Cute animal rescue concept
- 💎 Nostalgic and memorable
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Insufficient time limit
- 💰 Difficulty obtaining coins/upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay/duplicate animals
- 🛒 Aggressive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Purchases not being properly credited
- Game crashing or freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to rescue
- Increase time limit for rescues
- Implement daily login bonuses
- Allow skipping of animations


### Dog Simulator 2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-simulator-2022/id919880151)

Experience life as a mischievous dog in various environments, from a farm to a beach. Engage in hundreds of fun interactions, unlock accessories, and play with friends in multiplayer modes. Enjoy new survival challenges and dress-up options.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun interactions, Multiple interactive locations, Survival mode challenges, Multiplayer levels, Dress-up accessories, Photo sharing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute and fun dog game
- 👍 Ability to dress up and customize dogs
- 🤩 Enjoyable for dog lovers
- 💎 Earn coins and gems to unlock new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay (e.g. getting stuck, walking through walls)
- 🤖 Creepy or unnatural human character animations
- 🕰️ Limited time to explore each location
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Lack of interactive features with humans/environment

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer issues (e.g. random players joining, password not working)
- Glitches causing character to get stuck or fall through the floor
- Inability to purchase certain items (e.g. Santa hat)

**Requested features**

- More dog breeds and customization options
- Expanded map with new locations to explore
- Ability to chat with other players
- Longer survival mode challenges
- More ways to interact with the world (e.g. playing fetch, bathing dog)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready, Set, Rescue! free?

Ready, Set, Rescue! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dog Simulator 2022 free?

Dog Simulator 2022 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ready, Set, Rescue! or Dog Simulator 2022?

Dog Simulator 2022 is rated higher. Ready, Set, Rescue! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Dog Simulator 2022 averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.

### Do Ready, Set, Rescue! or Dog Simulator 2022 have ads?

Dog Simulator 2022 shows ads; Ready, Set, Rescue! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ready, Set, Rescue! or Dog Simulator 2022?

Ready, Set, Rescue! ships an update every 3 months, and Dog Simulator 2022 every 2 months. Most recently, Ready, Set, Rescue! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dog Simulator 2022 on November 4, 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.*