IEEE Volta vs Gears Connect!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IEEE Volta
Explore the history and importance of integrated circuits through engaging puzzles. Learn about the ICs that shaped our world and get a glimpse into the future of electronics. Named after a pioneer in electricity, this app educates the public about a fundamental technology.
- Integrated circuit history
- Educational puzzles
- Future IC insights
- Pioneer-themed puzzles
- Public education on electronics
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Integrated Circuits (ICs) are at the core of our hi-tech world. They are inside everything electronics. In the coming robot/IoT/AR/VR era, the application and deployment of ICs will become even more prolific and widespread. IEEE Volta is an app developed by IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) aiming at educating the general public about the importance and the history of ICs over the years. The application is named after Alessandro Volta, a pioneer of electricity and power. The puzzle themes feature the most significant ICs that have changed our way of living. Through learning about these ICs, users gain the historic perspective about this fascinating field and shed some light on what the future ICs may bring for us.
Gears Connect!
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Put your problem-solving skills to the test! Connect the gears and watch them spin in harmony. Gear up for a challenging yet relaxing puzzle game designed to sharpen your mind and unwind your stress. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IEEE Volta at none against Gears Connect!'s 5. IEEE Volta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Gears Connect! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. IEEE Volta asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for IEEE Volta against 4.0 for Gears Connect!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IEEE Volta has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IEEE Volta ships an update fortnightly, Gears Connect! every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IEEE Volta | Gears Connect! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers Inc | App Swim LLC |
In-app purchases
IEEE Volta
No in-app purchases
Gears Connect!
- Hints Pack 1$0.99
- Hints Pack 2$1.99
- Hints Pack 3$4.99
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- Ad Free$7.99
- Remove Ads Pack$9.99
