# Gatecrasher vs Vampire Survivors

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gatecrasher at none against Vampire Survivors's 7. Gatecrasher also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Vampire Survivors's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 496). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vampire Survivors sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Gatecrasher asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gatecrasher against 4.6 for Vampire Survivors. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Survivors has 5.1K ratings behind it against 496, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Gatecrasher's written reviews are positive against 70% of Vampire Survivors's.

Gatecrasher ships an update every 5 months, Vampire Survivors every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gatecrasher | Vampire Survivors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (496 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatecrasher/id1240771285/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 496 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 62 MB | 961 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ben Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519696982) | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) |

## What reviewers say

### Gatecrasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatecrasher/id1240771285)

Navigate a ship through challenging gates using simple directional controls. Avoid collisions to progress in this skill-based arcade game. Test your reflexes and precision in a minimalist, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Ship control, Gate navigation, Collision avoidance, Two-button controls, Skill-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good casual game
- 🚀 Simple and addictive
- 🚀 Attractive, simple, and fun
- 🚀 No ads or IAP
- 👍 Great game design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult to master
- 🐛 Levels become unreasonably hard after a certain point
- 🐛 Lack of checkpoints or practice mode
- 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🐛 Disorienting when at the top of the screen

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Issues with the 'Linechaser' mode
- Screen orientation problems

**Requested features**

- Add more soundtracks
- Implement a pause button
- Add a scoring system based on gates passed
- Introduce different skill levels or difficulty modes
- Allow customization of controls and sensitivity


### Vampire Survivors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors/id6444525702)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Survive endless waves of monsters in this roguelike survival RPG. Mow down thousands of enemies, gather gold for upgrades, and become a powerful warrior. Explore diverse stages and choose your weapons to become the last survivor.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic gameplay, Bullet hell survival, Gold collection for upgrades, Hundreds of monsters, Weapon and skill upgrades, Couch co-op mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emerald Diorama | Free | one-time |
| Legacy of the Bloodmoon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legacy of the Moonspell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tides of the Foscari | $1.79 | one-time |
| Emergency Meeting | $2.49 | one-time |
| Operation Guns | $2.49 | one-time |
| Ode to Castlevania | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful port of PC version
- 👍 No intrusive ads, only optional ones
- 👍 Great value, tons of content for free
- 🚀 Smooth performance, handles late-game well
- 👍 Retro pixel art style with charm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss when switching apps
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
- 🔋 No suspend/resume feature, runs reset when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Merchant UI not working properly
- Certain level mechanics (Infernas) causing soft-locks
- Movement and controls sometimes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add suspend/resume functionality to save progress
- Implement cross-save between devices
- Add controller support for better controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gatecrasher free?

Gatecrasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vampire Survivors free?

Vampire Survivors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gatecrasher or Vampire Survivors?

Vampire Survivors is rated higher. Gatecrasher averages 4.5 out of 5 from 496 ratings, while Vampire Survivors averages 4.6 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Gatecrasher or Vampire Survivors have ads?

Neither Gatecrasher nor Vampire Survivors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gatecrasher or Vampire Survivors?

Gatecrasher ships an update every 5 months, and Vampire Survivors every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gatecrasher was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vampire Survivors on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*