Comparison

Split Masters vs Gate Rusher

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

Head to head
About

Split Masters

Test your self-control and inner strength in this challenging game. Climb as high as possible by mastering split-second decisions. Compete with friends and global players to prove you're the ultimate Split Master.

Highlights
  • Unlock new characters
  • Addictive one-tap gameplay
  • Challenge friends for high scores
  • Global rankings
  • Original gameplay mechanics
Features
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Finding balance is not easy! Do you have what it takes to become a true Split Master? Warning!!! This game is unlike any other. Its original gameplay will challenge your self-control and test your inner strength. Take control of one of the Split Masters and try to climb as high as possible while making a split. DO NOT FALL!!! How far can you climb? - Unlock new characters - Addictive one tap gameplay - Challenge your friends for the high score - Be the best in global rankings Are you the next Split Master? Let the world know about it! Psssh... Watch your head. ;)

About

Gate Rusher

Test your reflexes and timing in this thrilling endless runner. Swipe to control a rolling orb, passing through gates as the speed intensifies. Collect gems, aim for high scores, and challenge yourself with increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Swipe and roll to maneuver
  • Increasing speed and intensity
  • Gem collection for points
  • High score challenges
  • Offline play
  • Single and infinite levels
Features
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Put your timing and reflexes to the test in this most thrilling and addictive running game: Gate Rusher! Gate Rusher is a test of timing and precision as you roll through the gates. Swipe left and right to control the ball and swiftly pass through them all, while the game picks up speed and intensity as you play. See how many gates you can roll through! But don’t lose your focus, or else you’ll crash! Gather gems as you roll through the gates and see how high you can get your score! This fun and addicting game will keep on challenging you as you aim for higher and higher heights. Gate Rusher requires your full attention and awesome swiping skills to survive the run. Collect all the gems and get a perfect rush! GATE RUSHER FEATURES: SWIPE AND ROLL - Roll through the gates and swipe to maneuver - The speed picks up the further you go - Collect gems and earn points! HIGH SCORE - Try to beat your top score - Aim for a new top distance or to collect the most gems - How far can you go? FUN AND ADDICTING GAME - Play offline – no WiFi required! - Gate Rusher is fun and easy to learn - Keep playing until you get a new top score! SKILL CHALLENGES - Single level: Start easy and complete each level. The difficulty increases as you progress. Keep your winning streak to set the record! - Infinite level: Take the ultimate test of your skills, focus and patience! How long can you survive? Download Gate Rusher now and feel the rush!

Screenshots

Split Masters4 screens
Gate Rusher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gate Rusher at 4.6 against Split Masters's 3.9. Gate Rusher also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 2.1K). Split Masters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 42%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Split Masters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Gate Rusher sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gate Rusher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Split Masters's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gate Rusher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, Gate Rusher every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Split Masters versus Gate Rusher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit MastersGate Rusher
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (2.1K ratings)4.6 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better42.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLemondo GamesGames for Friends LLC

Customer experience

Split Masters

All ratings2,141 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative30.7%

Gate Rusher

All ratings8,002 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative43.9%

User reviews

Split Masters

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🚀 Challenging but engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
  • 🎨 Enjoyable graphics and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Unclear tutorial and instructions
  • 🕰️ Overly difficult and frustrating
  • 📢 Too many intrusive advertisements

Gate Rusher

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🎮 Relaxing gameplay
  • 💎 Satisfying to play
  • 🕹️ Good for passing time

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Levels too easy and repetitive
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🔇 Annoying music

Bugs and requests

Split Masters

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes after certain number of attempts
  • Buttons and controls become unresponsive
  • Ads prevent gameplay and cause crashes
  • Progress and stats not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add difficulty settings
  • Improve tutorial and onboarding
  • Reduce advertisement frequency
  • Introduce new game modes

Gate Rusher

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball movement glitches and freezes
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Ads causing performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more level variety and difficulty progression
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Fix glitches and improve stability
  • Allow custom music or sound options

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Split Masters

One-time5
  • 200 Stars$0.99
  • 500 Stars$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
Show 2 more
  • 1500 Stars$2.99
  • All Characters & No Ads$9.99
2 purchases

Gate Rusher

One-time2
  • Buy Revive Lives$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Split Masters free?
Split Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gate Rusher free?
Gate Rusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Split Masters or Gate Rusher?
Gate Rusher is rated higher. Split Masters averages 3.9 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Gate Rusher averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.
Do Split Masters or Gate Rusher have ads?
Gate Rusher shows ads; Split Masters does not.
Which is updated more often, Split Masters or Gate Rusher?
Split Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gate Rusher every 2 months. Most recently, Split Masters was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gate Rusher on October 26, 2026.

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