# Laser Quest! vs Cog Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Laser Quest! at 4.6 against Cog Hero's 3.4. Laser Quest! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (363 vs 8). Cog Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laser Quest! sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cog Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laser Quest! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laser Quest! has 363 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Laser Quest!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Cog Hero's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Laser Quest! ships an update every 2 weeks, Cog Hero every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Quest! | Cog Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-quest/id1520222059/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-hero/id6444390955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **363** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 417 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [Headlight Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Quest!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-quest/id1520222059)

Engage in a minimalist 3D puzzle adventure where you manipulate objects to create laser-beam connections and illuminate sacred gems. Explore unique worlds, solve intricate levels, and test your skills in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Minimalist 3D puzzle mechanics, Explore seven unique worlds, Over 100 curated levels, Daily challenges with rewards, Collect cool cannons and laser beams, Evocative music and visual art

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Anual | $14.99 | per year |
| Hazardous Mutation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chernobyl Discharge | $3.99 | one-time |
| Winter Storm | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer's Wand | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful 3D graphics and aesthetics
- 🎮 Large number of levels with variety
- 😌 Relaxing and low-stress experience
- 🎯 Good difficulty balance for casual players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes at various levels
- 📺 Excessive ads and aggressive ad placement
- 💰 Paywalls for cosmetic items and level unlocks
- 🔧 Lack of in-game support/contact methods
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing specific levels (43, 45, 49, 54, 56, 69, 76, 80, 82, 92, 96, 100, 104, 105, 116, 117, 119, 120)
- Game won't load or gets stuck on loading screen
- Achievements don't count laser cannons
- Monthly trophy feature crashes game
- Daily calendar crashes after completing all days

**Requested features**

- Fix persistent crashing issues across all levels
- Reduce ad frequency and allow ad-free gameplay
- Make cosmetic items available without real money
- Improve tutorial clarity and instructions
- Add in-game bug reporting system


### Cog Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-hero/id6444390955)

A puzzle game where you make gears spin by tapping and moving them. Stacked gears turn if their colors match neighbors, and different colors can overlap. Unlock new color schemes and enjoy infinite replays with random levels.

**Highlights:** Gear rotation puzzles, Color matching mechanics, One-way gear challenges, Unlockable color schemes, Randomly generated levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Difficulty Levels | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laser Quest! free?

Laser Quest! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cog Hero free?

Cog Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Laser Quest! or Cog Hero?

Laser Quest! is rated higher. Laser Quest! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 363 ratings, while Cog Hero averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Laser Quest! or Cog Hero have ads?

Laser Quest! shows ads; Cog Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Laser Quest! or Cog Hero?

Laser Quest! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cog Hero every 12 months. Most recently, Laser Quest! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cog Hero on October 24, 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.*