Cogs vs Quadrata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Build complex machines with sliding tiles
- 3D puzzle gameplay
- Inventor Mode for learning
- Time Challenge Mode
- Move Challenge Mode
- Remastered for modern devices
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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.
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.
- Control two characters simultaneously
- Collect diamonds
- Utilize portals and walls
- 90 levels with increasing difficulty
- 8 unique mechanics
- Unlimited undo option
- Procedural music
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Cogs | Quadrata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lazy 8 Studios | Alperen Guner |
Customer experience
Cogs
Quadrata
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
Cogs
- 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
Quadrata
No in-app purchases









