Comparison

Nightgate vs Rocket Adventure!

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

Rocket Adventure!

Pilot a rocket through space, destroying asteroids and battling bosses. Upgrade your ship, perform tricks, and compete with friends. Features colorful pixel art graphics and HD quality.

Highlights
  • Destroy asteroids
  • Battle advanced bosses
  • Upgrade rocket and items
  • Compete with friends
  • Perform rocket tricks
  • Colorful pixel art graphics
Features
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Aim your rocket, destroy asteroids, and chase the high score across the galaxy. Rocket Adventure is a fast, pixel-perfect arcade space shooter you can play with one hand - anywhere, anytime. Easy to pick up. Hard to master. Impossible to put down. ARCADE SPACE ACTION - Slingshot your rocket into asteroids for epic combo chains - Battle advanced bosses with unique attack patterns - Pull off rocket tricks near black holes for huge multipliers - Trigger Super Boost for non-stop flying chaos - Watch out for the BAD asteroids - one wrong move and it's over - Satisfying slow-motion effects on every big hit EXPLORE NEW WORLDS - 3 brand-new Nebula Biomes: Void, Electro, and Fire - Portal Rush challenge mode with epic rewards - Travel across colorful galaxies in a pixel-art universe UPGRADE & CUSTOMIZE - Unlock and upgrade dozens of rocket skins - Power up your rocket with permanent upgrades - Premium Season Pass with huge rewards - Collect rewards from Mystery Chests LIVEOPS SEASONAL EVENTS - New season every month - Halloween, Cosmic Xmas, Tropic Beach and more - Collect seasonal items to unlock FREE exclusive skins - Limited-time challenges and rewards - Revamped Daily Quests system COMPETE WORLDWIDE - Climb Global, Weekly, and Friends leaderboards - Add friends, share progress, rise together - 100% skill-based - free players top the leaderboards BUILT FOR MOBILE - Beautiful 4k pixel-art graphics - Smooth performance with rich haptic feedback - 30 / 60 FPS or Screen 120 Hz options - Quick sessions perfect for commutes and coffee breaks - Universal app - iPhone and iPad WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING "A spaced-theme trajectory shooter perfect for anyone fond of arcade action games and awesome slow-motion effects." - MiniReview "Solid high-score chaser with leaderboards. I've been having a lot of fun." - SNAPP Review "Absolutely love the simplicity. Wonderful design and mechanics." - Player Review "Simple and addictive. Great little game with simple controls." - Player Review QUICK FAQ Q: Is it pay-to-win? A: Nope. Skill-based - IAP is optional, and free players dominate the leaderboards. Q: Does it work offline? A: Yes, core gameplay works without Wi-Fi. Leaderboards and friends features need a connection. Q: How often do you update? A: New season every month with fresh skins, events, and challenges. Made with love by ridexDev - a solo indie dev from Poland. Got feedback or ideas? Email contact@ridexdev.com - I read every message and credit players who help shape the game. Ready to launch?

Screenshots

Nightgate4 screens
Rocket Adventure!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rocket Adventure! at Free against Nightgate's $3.99. Rocket Adventure! also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Nightgate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

Rocket Adventure! is free to download; Nightgate costs $3.99 up front. Rocket Adventure! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Nightgate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nightgate against 4.8 for Rocket Adventure!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightgate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Nightgate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rocket Adventure!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, Rocket Adventure! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nightgate versus Rocket Adventure!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightgateRocket Adventure!
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemidome Inc.Blazej Michacz

Customer experience

Nightgate

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

Rocket Adventure!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rocket Adventure!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nightgate

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Rocket Adventure!

One-time6
  • 100 gems$1.99
  • Galaxy Pass$8.99
  • 500 gems$8.99
Show 3 more
  • 1 000 gems$14.99
  • 5 000 gems$59.99
  • 10 000 gems$99.99

Questions

Is Nightgate free?
Nightgate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocket Adventure! free?
Rocket Adventure! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nightgate or Rocket Adventure!?
Rocket Adventure! is rated higher. Nightgate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Rocket Adventure! averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Nightgate or Rocket Adventure! have ads?
Rocket Adventure! shows ads; Nightgate does not.
Which is updated more often, Nightgate or Rocket Adventure!?
Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, and Rocket Adventure! monthly. Most recently, Nightgate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rocket Adventure! on August 9, 2026.

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