Comparison

Cogs vs Yo

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

Head to head
About

Cogs

A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.

Highlights
  • Build complex machines with sliding tiles
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Inventor Mode for learning
  • Time Challenge Mode
  • Move Challenge Mode
  • Remastered for modern devices
Features
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Cogs is a multi-award-winning puzzle game where players build increasingly complex machines using sliding tiles 3D. Originally launched in 2009, we completely remastered Cogs from the ground up in 2025 to look beautiful on modern phones and tablets. "One of the highest quality puzzle games we've seen." – PocketGamer "The visual design and imagination of the game are stunning, with great attention to detail, and the sound effects are downright enticing." – Adrenaline Vault "A masterpiece visually, as well with the actual gameplay." – AppAdvice INVENTOR MODE Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more. TIME CHALLENGE MODE If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it. MOVE CHALLENGE MODE Take your time and plan ahead. Every tap counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.

About

Yo

Features
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You're on a mission, dodging and destroying incoming enemies with precision. Each level brings new challenges and the chance to unlock powerful skills to aid in your adventure.

Screenshots

Cogs4 screens
Yo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yo at Free against Cogs's $4.99. Yo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Cogs's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Yo is free to download; Cogs costs $4.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Yo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogs ships an update every 2 months, Yo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cogs versus Yo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogsYo
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB111 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLazy 8 StudiosRoman Gangan

Bugs and requests

Cogs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on some devices
  • Levels don't load properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a reset option
  • Provide more free levels
  • Improve restore purchase functionality

Yo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cogs

One-time4
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
None

Yo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogs free?
Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Yo free?
Yo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cogs or Yo have ads?
Yo shows ads; Cogs does not.
Which is updated more often, Cogs or Yo?
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and Yo every 4 days. Most recently, Cogs was updated on November 10, 2026 and Yo on November 8, 2026.

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