Comparison

Cosmic Frontline AR 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

Cosmic Frontline AR

Engage in epic galactic warfare with a massive fleet in this augmented reality space strategy game. Conquer planets, build armadas, and outmaneuver adaptive AI opponents. Experience stunning 3D battles with intuitive controls, playable with or without AR.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality galactic battles
  • Command colossal fleets
  • Colonize planets
  • Build massive armadas
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Intuitive controls
  • Playable with or without AR
Features
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Join the cosmic war and conquer the galaxy in this stunning AR space strategy game! Command a colossal fleet, outmaneuver AI opponents, and forge your legacy among the stars. Cosmic Frontline AR delivers visually breathtaking 3D battles where you colonize planets, build massive armadas, and dominate in epic space warfare. Master the art of attack and defense — knowing when to strike is the key to victory or defeat. Will your tactics prevail, or will your empire crumble? ◉ Immerse yourself in a majestic AR galaxy like never before. ◉ Control hundreds of spaceships in spectacular large-scale battles. ◉ Conquer 30 hand-crafted planetary systems with cunning strategy. ◉ Face off against adaptive AI that challenges your every move. ◉ Experience intuitive controls built for fast-paced space combat. ◉ Play your way: enjoy all features with or without AR. ◉ No in-app purchases — a complete premium experience! **Take command and shape the fate of the stars. Download Cosmic Frontline AR now and experience galactic conquest in the palm of your hand!** **FOLLOW US** • Website: https://hofli.com • Twitter: https://twitter.com/hofli • Facebook: https://facebook.com/hofligames **Privacy Policy**: https://hofli.com/privacy-policy

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

Cosmic Frontline AR4 screens
Gears Forever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosmic Frontline AR at none against Gears Forever's 6. Cosmic Frontline AR also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Gears Forever's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Gears Forever sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Frontline AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cosmic Frontline AR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmic Frontline AR has 232 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Cosmic Frontline AR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gears Forever's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Frontline AR ships an update every 5 months, Gears Forever every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cosmic Frontline AR versus Gears Forever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic Frontline ARGears Forever
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (232 ratings) — better4.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings232 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB209 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHofli LimitedCrescent Moon Games LLC

Customer experience

Cosmic Frontline AR

All ratings229 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative26.6%

Gears Forever

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

Bugs and requests

Cosmic Frontline AR

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Crashes after a few minutes
  • Game won't open
  • No sound
  • AR not always working
  • Level 29 impossible
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  • Text difficult to read
  • UI unresponsive

Requested features

10 requests
  • More levels
  • Multiplayer mode
  • VR mode
  • Level editor
  • More unit types
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  • Tutorial/help system
  • Ability to split troops
  • New features
  • Self-generating levels
  • PvP maps

Gears Forever

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cosmic Frontline AR

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Gears Forever

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

Questions

Is Cosmic Frontline AR free?
Cosmic Frontline AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gears Forever free?
Gears Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmic Frontline AR or Gears Forever?
Cosmic Frontline AR is rated higher. Cosmic Frontline AR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Gears Forever averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Cosmic Frontline AR or Gears Forever have ads?
Both Cosmic Frontline AR and Gears Forever show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Frontline AR or Gears Forever?
Cosmic Frontline AR ships an update every 5 months, and Gears Forever every 9 days. Most recently, Cosmic Frontline AR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gears Forever on November 8, 2026.

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