Comparison

A Gate Puzzle vs Swinly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A Gate Puzzle

Embark on an adventure with Mr. Jett through a mysterious world filled with puzzles and action. Overcome obstacles using a variety of interesting items and enjoy a beautiful, hand-drawn art style. This game offers intuitive levels designed for learning and fun.

Highlights
  • Puzzle and action gameplay
  • Variety of interactive items
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Intuitive and challenging levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Go on an adventure with Mr. Jett in a strange world full of gates, switches and traps! Gate Puzzle mixes puzzle and action levels that challenge your mind and your reflexes. 120 LEVELS - from gentle first steps to fiendish gate puzzles, each one carefully designed so you learn while you play. INTERESTING ITEMS - boxes, mace balls, slingshots, balloons, cannons, mortars, explosive TNT boxes, wheels, spikes, switches, gates and more. LEADERBOARDS - race the fastest players on every level. Sign in to see your friends' times too. SAVE YOUR PROGRESS - sign in with Apple or Facebook to keep your levels and best times safe online. Signing in is optional: you can play every level without it. BEAUTIFUL ART STYLE - every piece is hand drawn and animated. EASY TO PLAY - simple buttons to move, jump and float with balloons. Universal for iPhone and iPad. Crafted by Marothia Techs, a small Indian indie studio.

About

Swinly

Features
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Swing, Spin, and Release! Experience a simple yet deep new kind of physics action game! [ How to Play ] Control the player and light up all the discs in the stage to clear it. Spin to build momentum, aim carefully, and release your finger to fly! The direction and speed depend on your swing strength and release timing. Collect 3 Green Orbs in each stage. But be careful: you must clear the stage to keep them! [ Key Features ] Simple Controls: Just spin and release. Easy to learn, but hard to master! Physics-Based Fun: Enjoy unpredictable movements created by physics simulation. Strategic Routes: Use the pipe walls to bounce your way to victory. Addictive Difficulty: Feel the rush of "just one more try." Instant retries allow you to improve quickly. Overcoming the challenge brings immense satisfaction! 30 Challenging Stages: The difficulty ramps up in the second half. One mistake could be fatal. Your concentration will be tested! [ Recommended For ] Players who love simple yet addictive games. People looking for a quick game to kill time. Gamers who enjoy the satisfaction of mastering a skill. Anyone seeking a challenging, high-difficulty action game.

Screenshots

A Gate Puzzle4 screens
Swinly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A Gate Puzzle at Free against Swinly's $1.99. Swinly's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

A Gate Puzzle is free to download; Swinly costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A Gate Puzzle versus Swinly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Gate PuzzleSwinly
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB44 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLaxman MarothiyaCorron Inc.

In-app purchases

None

A Gate Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Swinly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Gate Puzzle free?
A Gate Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swinly free?
Swinly costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do A Gate Puzzle or Swinly have ads?
A Gate Puzzle shows ads; Swinly does not.
Which is updated more often, A Gate Puzzle or Swinly?
A Gate Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Swinly monthly. Most recently, A Gate Puzzle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swinly on October 28, 2026.

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