# Gate Rusher vs Zero Below Zero

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zero Below Zero at 100% against Gate Rusher's 42%. Zero Below Zero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Gate Rusher's advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gate Rusher sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zero Below Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zero Below Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gate Rusher has 8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Gate Rusher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zero Below Zero's.

Gate Rusher ships an update every 2 months, Zero Below Zero every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gate Rusher | Zero Below Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-rusher-speed-maze-game/id1410754260/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-below-zero/id1512598160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Games for Friends LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/732493364) | [Omar Fahmy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512598159) |

## What reviewers say

### Gate Rusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-rusher-speed-maze-game/id1410754260)

Test your reflexes and timing in this thrilling endless runner. Swipe to control a rolling orb, passing through gates as the speed intensifies. Collect gems, aim for high scores, and challenge yourself with increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Swipe and roll to maneuver, Increasing speed and intensity, Gem collection for points, High score challenges, Offline play, Single and infinite levels

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Revive Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎮 Relaxing gameplay
- 💎 Satisfying to play
- 🕹️ Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Levels too easy and repetitive
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔇 Annoying music

**Reported bugs**

- Ball movement glitches and freezes
- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Ads causing performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty progression
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix glitches and improve stability
- Allow custom music or sound options


### Zero Below Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-below-zero/id1512598160)

A challenging puzzle game with simple mechanics but extreme difficulty. Achieve a perfect score on free levels to unlock the rest at no cost. No hints are provided, requiring strategic thinking to solve each unique circle-based puzzle.

**Highlights:** Extremely challenging gameplay, Unique circle-based puzzles, Free levels unlockable, No hints provided, Inspired by math puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gate Rusher free?

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

### Is Zero Below Zero free?

Zero Below Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gate Rusher or Zero Below Zero?

Zero Below Zero is rated higher. Gate Rusher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Zero Below Zero averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Gate Rusher or Zero Below Zero have ads?

Gate Rusher shows ads; Zero Below Zero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gate Rusher or Zero Below Zero?

Gate Rusher ships an update every 2 months, and Zero Below Zero every 6 months. Most recently, Gate Rusher was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zero Below Zero on October 15, 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.*