# Cog Hero — Make all the gears spin

> Puzzle game to make interconnected gears spin by matching colors. (iPhone/iPad app by Headlight Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-hero/id6444390955 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Headlight Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-hero/id6444390955/reviews.md

## What is Cog Hero?

A board full of Gears.  Can you make them all turn?

Tap to select, then tap to move.  
Stacked gears turn if either of the colors match their neighbor.  Different colors can overlap and spin.
One-way gears can't be moved.  Use others to connect and spin them.

Win to unlock more color schemes.

Random levels for infinite replays.  No ads.  No WiFi needed.  Play Easy as much as you want, upgrade for higher difficulty levels!

## Key features

- Gear rotation puzzles
- Color matching mechanics
- One-way gear challenges
- Unlockable color schemes
- Randomly generated levels
- Offline play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Difficulty Levels | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-hero/id6444390955/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A different and unusual game.

*2024-10-24*

I always wanted a game that has to do with moving gears. And now I’ve finally found such. This game has NO adds and I sure don’t miss them. Not going to lie about this, this is a twisted mind bending challenge of a game. If you thought Dragon’s Lair is difficult then you are in for a wake up call about that. Totally rad they let you play with the screen the way you want it on iPad. Hey other companies you could learn something from that. This game needs to be found by more people so tell your friends about it.

### 5/5 — A different and unusual game.

*2024-10-14*

I always wanted a game that has to do with moving gears. And now I’ve finally found such. This game has NO adds and I sure don’t miss them. Not going to lie about this, this is a twisted mind bending challenge of a game. If you thought Dragon’s Lair is difficult then you are in for a wake up call about that. Totally rad they let you play with the screen the way you want it on iPad. Hey other companies you could learn something from that. The only thing I’d like to see in an update would be to automatically save so you could come back and pick up where you left off like just about every game has. This game needs to be found by more people so tell your friends about it.

### 1/5 — Erstes Level Kostenlos danach nicht mehr

*2024-08-04*

Das erste Level, was in etwa nach 3 Minuten erledigt sein dürfte ist kostenlos die weiteren 3 Level mit höherem Schwierigkeitsgrad kosten je 0,99 Cent. Das war’s dann auch mit dem Spiel. Spielspaß alles in allem wohl ne halbe Stunde für stolze 3 €.

### 4/5 — meh

*2024-07-09*

it's not bad but could use some polish 
paywall is cheap and game has no ads so i don't mind

### 2/5 — Not good enough to justify paywall

*2024-01-26*

If you want anything except easy, you have to pay, and even though its very cheap i dont think its worth it. The actual game is hard to 
look at and would greatly benefit from a little buffer area to store the gears to declutter the screen. The game window is weirdly sized and somehow doesn't feel centred, and if the app is asking for money to continue without these rather simple QOL features missing i dont think its worth.

### 1/5 — 현질 유도 덕지덕지임 ㅋㅋ

*2023-11-10*

레벨이 쉬움 중간 어려움 극악 있는데 중간 이후로는 결제해야 할 수 잇음 ㅋㅋ

### 5/5 — This is good

*2023-09-21*

Usually I wait a couple of weeks e reviewing or purchasing

I purchased within two days. A really nice and relaxing game. The EASY mode is good but the other modes are superb. 

Highly recommend this people who like puzzles that are unique!

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2023-07-11*

Pretty fun! It’s a different game and haven’t played something like this

### 4/5 — Neat game but requires a newer phone

*2023-06-29*

The game looks harder than it is, so I didn't get stuck on any levels and mostly play medium/hard because max is more tedious than it is difficult. My main problem with the game is that it isn't optimized for older phones (playing on an iPhone 8 Plus) and frequently lags and stutters after prolonged play, and gets uncomfortably hot in my hand to the point of crashing if multiple levels are played in a row. Because of this, it also drains my battery very quickly

## Frequently asked questions about Cog Hero

### How do you play Cog Hero?

In Cog Hero, you tap to select and tap to move gears. Stacked gears turn if their colors match their neighbors. Different colored gears can overlap and spin together.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in Cog Hero?

The core mechanic involves making gears spin by matching colors. One-way gears add a strategic layer, requiring you to use other gears to connect and activate them.

### Can I play Cog Hero offline?

Yes, Cog Hero does not require WiFi to play, making it a great option for offline entertainment.

### Does Cog Hero have ads?

No, Cog Hero is ad-free, offering an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

### What is the age rating for Cog Hero?

Cog Hero has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Cog Hero updated?

The latest version is 1.1, and the app was last updated on June 2, 2024, indicating active development.

### What devices does Cog Hero support?

Cog Hero is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What are the difficulty levels in Cog Hero?

You can play the 'Easy' difficulty for free. Higher difficulty levels are available through in-app purchases, offering more challenging puzzles.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-06-02

Bug fixes, added Low Graphics option, more color schemes to win.

### 1.0 — 2023-05-31

No release notes.

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