# Rust+

> The official Rust companion app from Facepunch Studios.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.facepunch.rust.companion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.facepunch.rust.companion)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.facepunch.rust.companion`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Facepunch Studios
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,640,690
- **Rating:** 2.48 / 5 (10,414 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.32
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-20
- **First published:** 2020-05-15
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facepunch.rust.companion)
- **Website:** [https://facepunch.com/](https://facepunch.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://facepunch.com/legal#PrivacyPolicy](https://facepunch.com/legal#PrivacyPolicy)

## Description

Rust+ is the official companion app from Facepunch Studios designed to enhance your Rust gaming experience on PC and macOS. This app allows you to stay connected with your team and the game even when away from your computer. Receive real-time alerts for raids, track player counts, view server maps with points of interest, and monitor ongoing events such as the attack helicopter and cargo ship.

Coordinate seamlessly with your teammates using in-app messaging that syncs with in-game chat. Control in-game electrical devices remotely through Smart Switches and Alarms, enabling you to trigger traps or receive custom push notifications. Additionally, stay up to date with the latest Rust news and blog updates directly from Facepunch Studios. Please note, Rust Console Edition is not supported at this time.

## Rankings

- #30,424 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.facepunch.rust.companion.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Rust+ provides valuable mobile access to maps, cameras, and team chat for coordinating Rust play, but widespread connectivity, login, and stability issues, plus the game ownership requirement, limit reliability.

### Pros

- Mobile access to map, camera feeds, and in-game info for planning and reconnaissance (e.g., see cameras and map on your phone).
- Facilitates team communication and coordination via chat and seeing teammates' online status.
- Reduces the need to manage an in-game clock and resources by enabling raid/defense planning while away.
- Useful for tracking raid timing and staying connected with teammates while away from the PC.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues: the app often shows server offline, cannot connect, or requires constant refreshing.
- Requires owning Rust to use the app (no standalone access or free use).
- Login/authentication problems and verification delays; sign-in can fail or loop.
- Bugs and instability: periodic logouts, maps/cameras not loading properly, and inconsistent server info.
- Partial compatibility issues: problems when EAC is off and Linux support; not always functional across setups.

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