# R2 vs Gate Roller

The clearest difference is rating: Gate Roller at 5.0 against R2's 3.4. Gate Roller also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). R2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gate Roller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. R2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gate Roller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: R2 has 363 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

R2 ships an update every 4 months, Gate Roller daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | R2 | Gate Roller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2-d2-droid-control/id1403826626/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-roller/id6793935331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **363** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [De Agostini Publishing S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446742474) | [Spacivity LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773397946) |

## What reviewers say

### R2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r2-d2-droid-control/id1403826626)

Control your interactive R2-D2 droid from your smartphone or tablet. Steer the droid, view its camera feed, and activate unique features like its projector and pop-up lightsaber. The droid can also operate autonomously and respond to voice commands.

**Highlights:** Dual mode control (command/AI), Video/still camera with face detection, Holographic message projector, Pop-up lightsaber, Extending arms and manipulator probes, Voice command response

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well when functioning properly
- 🎮 Endless features and functionality
- 🔧 Resolves issues with reinstallation
- 📱 Compatible with multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on startup frequently
- 📵 Connection failures to R2-D2 unit
- ⚠️ Not updated for latest iOS versions
- 🔌 WiFi connectivity issues (local and direct modes)
- 💔 Product becomes unusable without working app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Unable to connect to R2-D2 via Bluetooth or WiFi
- Local WiFi connection mode not working
- Direct WiFi mode intermittently functional
- iOS 14, 16, 17, 18, 18.1 compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS 16, 17, 18, and 18.1 compatibility
- Diagnostic feature to check R2-D2 problems
- Volume control option
- Programming/automation functionality
- Controller support (PS2/gamepad)


### Gate Roller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-roller/id6793935331)

Navigate a neon-lit arcade world, guiding a ball through challenging arenas. Master speed and timing to dodge obstacles, defeat enemies, and reach the gate before the environment turns against you. Experience increasingly difficult levels with unique hazards and boosters.

**Highlights:** Fast arcade gameplay, Touch controls, Neon grid visuals, Pixel bug enemies and hazards, Moving gates and traps, Boosters and power-ups, 80 challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R2 free?

R2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gate Roller free?

Gate Roller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, R2 or Gate Roller?

Gate Roller is rated higher. R2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Gate Roller averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do R2 or Gate Roller have ads?

Gate Roller shows ads; R2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, R2 or Gate Roller?

R2 ships an update every 4 months, and Gate Roller daily. Most recently, R2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gate Roller on September 22, 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.*