Comparison

Cogs vs Quadrata

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
Currently charting
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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

Quadrata

A minimalist logic puzzle game where you control two characters simultaneously with synchronized movements. Navigate challenging levels, collect diamonds, and utilize unique mechanics to solve increasingly difficult puzzles.

Highlights
  • Control two characters simultaneously
  • Collect diamonds
  • Utilize portals and walls
  • 90 levels with increasing difficulty
  • 8 unique mechanics
  • Unlimited undo option
  • Procedural music
Features
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Quadrata is a minimalist logic puzzle where you control two different characters with the same keys on either side and collect diamonds with a limited number of moves to finish. The difficulty of the game increases gradually, thanks to new mechanics added every 10 levels. Gameplay: - Collect diamonds by moving in 4 directions on each side - Manage your moves wisely - Use walls to your advantage - Teleport using portals - Stay away from triangles! - Sometimes you'll have to think a bit Features: - 90 levels (from simple to insufferably difficult) - 8 unique mechanics - New mechanics added every 10 levels - Unlimited undo option - Non-repetitive procedural music - No text - Minimalist interface - Simple, relaxing, peaceful puzzle experience - Smooth animations for a fluid experience Music and Sound Design by Emre Akdeniz

Screenshots

Cogs4 screens
Quadrata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quadrata at 100% against Cogs's 55%. Quadrata also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cogs's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, monetization model 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

Cogs costs $4.99 and Quadrata $3.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Quadrata asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quadrata holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cogs has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Cogs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quadrata's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogs ships an update every 2 months, Quadrata every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cogs versus Quadrata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogsQuadrata
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.6 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLazy 8 StudiosAlperen Guner

Customer experience

Cogs

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative34.0%

Quadrata

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Quadrata

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

Quadrata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogs free?
Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Quadrata free?
Quadrata costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cogs or Quadrata?
Quadrata is rated higher. Cogs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Quadrata averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cogs or Quadrata have ads?
Neither Cogs nor Quadrata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cogs or Quadrata?
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and Quadrata every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cogs was updated on October 23, 2026 and Quadrata on October 6, 2026.

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