Comparison

Blocky Gate vs Gears Forever

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blocky Gate

Test your reflexes in this challenging casual game where you must open the correct gate to let vehicles pass. Navigate through various themed environments, collect power-ups, and compete for high scores. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • Fast 3D block graphics
  • Multiple themed environments
  • Daily in-game gifts
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Item collection for assistance
Features
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Test your reflex in Blocky Gate. Can you open the gate in time without choosing the wrong side? Blocky Gate tests your reflex while you try to open the cancel and let the vehicles pass on roads full of trucks, cars, tanks and other types of vehicles. While in a cabin at the entrance of a port full of containers, in the parking of a mall or in the gate of a military base, in Blocky Gate your task is simple: open the right side of the gate in time. FEATURES - Easy to learn and simple to play - Play with just one touch on the screen - Very fast 3D graphics in blocks style - Three different initial themes to play (port, military base, mall) - Win daily in game gifts - Achievements and leaderboards Compete with your friends entering the social rankings. Who is the ninja gamer? Collect items to help your mission in Blocky Gate: the coffee, energetic or the frozen clock trucks are at your side. Try to achieve the highest score and earn all the stars of each theme. Show everybody that you have sharp reflexes. Play in a variety of scenery that also have a more challenging night version. What are you waiting for? The game is free, you can download it right now. Blocky Gate is an indie game by Maqna Interactive.

About

Gears Forever

Embark on an enchanting 3D ball-rolling platformer adventure. Explore three distinct worlds filled with imaginative challenges, gather gears, and race against the clock. Enjoy intuitive controls and high-definition steampunk graphics.

Highlights
  • 3D ball-rolling platformer
  • Explore three distinct worlds
  • Gather gears and race against time
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • High-definition steampunk graphics
Features
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The spiritual successor to the original ball rolling App Store hit is here! Explore the enchanting realm of Gears Forever, an exquisite 3D ball-rolling platformer brimming with imaginative challenges. Accumulate points with a simple swipe of your finger. Race against the clock while gathering gears across an endless realm spread across three distinct worlds! Key Features: Embark on adventures in three distinct worlds: The Brass Menagerie, Rivers of Magma, and the Cavern of Omens. Navigate an endless realm brimming with obstacles and puzzles. Intuitive controls let you roll the ball with your finger. Enjoy high-definition Steampunk style graphics that bring the game's world to life. Connect with us: Twitter: http://twitter.com/cm_games Facebook: http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames

Screenshots

Blocky Gate4 screens
Gears Forever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blocky Gate at 5.0 against Gears Forever's 4.2. Gears Forever's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blocky Gate sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gears Forever sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocky Gate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gears Forever has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocky Gate ships an update monthly, Gears Forever every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blocky Gate versus Gears Forever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocky GateGears Forever
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB209 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaqna Interactive Ltda - MeCrescent Moon Games LLC

Customer experience

Blocky Gate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gears Forever

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Blocky Gate

One-time7
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 200 coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 500 coins$3.99
  • 1000 coins$6.99
  • 2000 coins$12.99
  • 5000 coins$19.99
6 purchases

Gears Forever

One-time6
  • 500 gears$0.99
  • 5 Extra Lives$0.99
  • 1500 Gears$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Unlock all levels$4.99
  • Unlock all balls$6.99

Questions

Is Blocky Gate free?
Blocky Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gears Forever free?
Gears Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blocky Gate or Gears Forever?
Blocky Gate is rated higher. Blocky Gate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gears Forever averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Blocky Gate or Gears Forever have ads?
Both Blocky Gate and Gears Forever show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocky Gate or Gears Forever?
Blocky Gate ships an update monthly, and Gears Forever every 9 days. Most recently, Blocky Gate was updated on October 5, 2026 and Gears Forever on October 24, 2026.

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