# Strike the Planets! vs Potato Rush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strike the Planets! at 79% against Potato Rush's 29%. Strike the Planets! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Potato Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potato Rush sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Strike the Planets! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strike the Planets! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 884 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Strike the Planets!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Potato Rush's.

Strike the Planets! ships an update every 10 months, Potato Rush every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strike the Planets! | Potato Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-the-planets/id864424257/reviews)** | [4.3 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-rush/id1597355201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 624 | **884** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [DLITE GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572200717) |

## What reviewers say

### Strike the Planets!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-the-planets/id864424257)

A casual arcade game where players tap to strike planets with maximum power. Crack planets to advance and compete for high scores on global leaderboards. Perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Tap to strike planets, Achieve high scores, Compete in world rankings, Simple one-minute gameplay, Crack planets to advance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time killer/casual game
- 💰 No micro-transactions
- 📱 Simple one-tap mechanics
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs on first planet
- 📈 Difficulty spikes with larger planets
- 😴 Gets boring over time
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- First planet mechanics don't work/won't crack
- Power bar doesn't increase properly
- Significant lag and performance issues
- App causes device slowdown and crashes

**Requested features**

- Sound effects (e.g., announcements at milestones)
- Character customization with colors
- Easier difficulty settings
- Improved game stability


### Potato Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-rush/id1597355201)

Control a character with simple swipe gestures to collect potatoes. Prepare the collected potatoes for consumption in this engaging game. Enjoy numerous unique levels with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe controls, Collect potatoes, Prepare potatoes for eating, Unique levels, Easy to play

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Berbi Cutter Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi Fryer Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi Peeler Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi POS Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Cutter Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Peeler Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Fryer Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy POS Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Berbi Potato Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Spud 76 Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wonder Hero Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speedy All Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥔 Potato-themed game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (getting stuck in restaurant mode)
- 🤯 Impossible to win (can't get 15 potatoes)

**Reported bugs**

- Getting stuck in restaurant mode, unable to return to potato run
- Game not registering 15 potatoes collected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Remove restaurant mode and focus on potato run
- Fix bug that traps players in restaurant mode
- Improve win conditions to make it possible to get 15 potatoes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strike the Planets! free?

Strike the Planets! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Potato Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strike the Planets! or Potato Rush?

Strike the Planets! is rated higher. Strike the Planets! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Potato Rush averages 4.3 from 884 ratings.

### Do Strike the Planets! or Potato Rush have ads?

Both Strike the Planets! and Potato Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strike the Planets! or Potato Rush?

Strike the Planets! ships an update every 10 months, and Potato Rush every 6 weeks. Most recently, Strike the Planets! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Potato Rush on September 23, 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.*