# Geekplay vs GX

Geekplay and GX both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Geekplay's written reviews are positive against 0% of GX's. Geekplay also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). GX's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

GX is free to download; Geekplay costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Geekplay against 3.0 for GX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Geekplay's written reviews are positive against 0% of GX's.

Geekplay ships an update weekly, GX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geekplay | GX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geekplay/id1311542717/reviews) | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gx-magicdrone/id1441072007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 240 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Geekplay technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230366361) | [军年 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309410176) |

## What reviewers say

### Geekplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geekplay/id1311542717)

Experience augmented reality "laser tag" with real-world obstacles. Engage in team deathmatches or solo play, utilizing various weapons and skills to outmaneuver opponents. Deploy drones and choose combat styles for an immersive AR gaming adventure.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality "laser tag", Real-world obstacles as battlegrounds, Switchable weapons and skills, Drone deployment for attacks, Solo or team deathmatch modes, Multiple weapon types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gx-magicdrone/id1441072007)

Control a toy aircraft remotely using your mobile device. Stream live video from the aircraft directly to your screen. This app facilitates flight control and video feedback via WiFi connection.

**Highlights:** Toy aircraft remote control, Live video streaming, WiFi data transmission, Flight control, Video feedback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geekplay free?

Geekplay costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Geekplay or GX?

Geekplay and GX are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Geekplay or GX have ads?

Neither Geekplay nor GX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Geekplay or GX?

Geekplay ships an update weekly, and GX every 2 months. Most recently, Geekplay was updated on October 15, 2026 and GX on October 24, 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.*