Comparison

Nightgate vs Bright Memory

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

Head to head
About

Nightgate

Navigate a dark, digital world in the year 2398 as the last remaining life form on Earth. Explore 50 handcrafted levels, avoid enemies, and uncover the mysteries of this futuristic landscape. Enjoy an immersive experience with a stunning minimalist design and original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 50 handcrafted levels
  • Avoid enemies
  • Immersive digital environments
  • Original soundtrack
  • Minimalist design
  • Discover achievements
  • iCloud progress sync
Features
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In the year 2398, a network of intelligent computers known as Nightgate, is the last remaining life form on Earth. "Stunning" - The Daily Dot "A Neon-Soaked Art Installation" - Stuff TV "One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while" - MacStories "A Gorgeous Minimalist Experience" - TouchArcade "Top 10 Indie Mobile Games of 2016" - Indie Game Reviewer "10 Best Video Game Soundtracks of 2016" - FACT Magazine "A pretty cool mixture of laid back and frantic" - Gamezebo "Wide range of challenges and mechanics" - Pocket Gamer "Feels right at home on the Apple TV" - iLounge "Wonderfully Intuitive Controls" - Cult of Mac "A Triumph in Design" - TapSmart "Immersive and Captivating" - AppAdvice –– Step into the computer and make your way through 50 handcrafted levels. Avoid enemies as you interact with a dark digital world and explore what lies beyond the futuristic landscapes of Nightgate. Features: • Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV • No ads, no in-app purchases • Immersive digital environments • Over 40 minutes of original soundtrack (also available on iTunes Music Store) • Minimalist design featuring vibrant colors and complex geometries • Discover achievements scattered throughout the game • In-game camera to capture beautiful screenshots • Sync your progress using iCloud • Fully localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese and Russian

About

Bright Memory

Experience a thrilling blend of FPS and action in a futuristic world. Investigate a mysterious global phenomenon by combining unique skills, sword combat, and customizable firearms. Explore an ancient history connecting two worlds.

Highlights
  • FPS and action genre blend
  • Skill and ability combos
  • Sword combat
  • Customizable firearms
  • Gyroscope aiming support
  • Controller support
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In the year 2036, a strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery - an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light... Bright Memory: Infinite combines the FPS and action genres to deliver a high-octane experience. Mix and match available skills and abilities to unleash magnificient combos on your enemies. Your trusted sword allows you to slash through crowds of enemies and even repel their gunfire. The guns you come across in-game can be customized with a variety of ammunitions. Choose between incendiary bombs, sticky grenades, homing missiles, and more to suit your situation. [Features] - Support gyroscope control aiming. - Support full button transparency and size customization. - Support XBOX wireless controller control.

Screenshots

Nightgate4 screens
Bright Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nightgate at none against Bright Memory's 9. Nightgate also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). Bright Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nightgate costs $3.99 and Bright Memory $4.99 up front. Bright Memory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Nightgate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nightgate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightgate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Nightgate's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bright Memory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, Bright Memory every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Nightgate versus Bright Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightgateBright Memory
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.3 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews — better67.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB2.4 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSemidome Inc.贤成 曾

Customer experience

Nightgate

All ratings1,274 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,006 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%

Bright Memory

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

Nightgate

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Stunning visuals
  • 🎵 Immersive soundtrack
  • 👍 Simple yet challenging
  • 🌟 Unique and innovative

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🕹️ Slightly difficult controls
  • 📏 Levels could be more varied
  • 🕰️ Game is a bit short

Bright Memory

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Excellent with a controller
  • 🚀 Fun mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and issues with controls
  • 🔧 Needs improvements for iPad devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Nightgate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes when switching apps
  • Levels sometimes reset unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to reset progress
  • Multiplayer or online features

Bright Memory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not programmed properly for iOS
  • Unable to complete identity verification
  • Touch controls issues on iPad

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller vibration support
  • Allow customization of touch controls
  • Optimize controls for PlayStation controller

In-app purchases

None

Nightgate

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Bright Memory

One-time9
  • Black Kitten Pack$0.99
  • 学院兔皮肤$0.99
  • Cyber Rabbit$0.99
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  • Energetic Pack$0.99
  • Youthful Days Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (New Year) Pack$0.99
  • Cheongsam (Blue Flowers)$0.99
  • Bikini Pack$0.99
  • Skinny Jeans Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Nightgate free?
Nightgate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bright Memory free?
Bright Memory costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nightgate or Bright Memory?
Nightgate is rated higher. Nightgate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bright Memory averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.
Do Nightgate or Bright Memory have ads?
Neither Nightgate nor Bright Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nightgate or Bright Memory?
Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, and Bright Memory every 3 days. Most recently, Nightgate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bright Memory on September 26, 2026.

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