Comparison

Blocky Gate vs Sky Islands

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
Read full description

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

Sky Islands

Embark on a charming platformer adventure in a sky realm. Shift between 2D and 3D dimensions to solve clever puzzles, collect hidden stars, and clear all levels. Enjoy intuitive controls and captivating music.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D gameplay
  • Clever puzzles
  • Intuitive controls
  • Charming music tracks
  • Dimension shifting mechanics
Features
Read full description

Switch between 2D and 3D! Sky Islands is a charming platformer game where you embark on a captivating journey through a fantastic sky realm. Inspired by the beloved FEZ game, prepare to shift between the 2D and 3D dimensions to collect hidden stars and clear all the levels. Features: • 2D and 3D gameplay • Clever puzzles • Intuitive controls • Charming music tracks

Screenshots

Blocky Gate4 screens
Sky Islands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blocky Gate at 5.0 against Sky Islands's 4.2. Sky Islands's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (25 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 Sky Islands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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: Sky Islands has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blocky Gate ships an update monthly, Sky Islands every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blocky Gate versus Sky Islands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocky GateSky Islands
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews—47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — 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 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaqna Interactive Ltda - MeGionathan Pesaresi

Customer experience

Blocky Gate

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

Sky Islands

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral23.5%
Negative29.4%

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
1 purchases

Sky Islands

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Blocky Gate free?
Blocky Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Islands free?
Sky Islands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blocky Gate or Sky Islands?
Blocky Gate is rated higher. Blocky Gate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sky Islands averages 4.2 from 25 ratings.
Do Blocky Gate or Sky Islands have ads?
Both Blocky Gate and Sky Islands show ads.
Which is updated more often, Blocky Gate or Sky Islands?
Blocky Gate ships an update monthly, and Sky Islands every 9 days. Most recently, Blocky Gate was updated on October 5, 2026 and Sky Islands on October 21, 2026.

Other comparisons