Comparison

Cog Hero vs Game & Web Dev

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

Head to head
About

Cog Hero

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
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A board full of Gears. Can you make them all turn? Tap to select, then tap to move. Stacked gears turn if either of the colors match their neighbor. Different colors can overlap and spin. One-way gears can't be moved. Use others to connect and spin them. Win to unlock more color schemes. Random levels for infinite replays. No ads. No WiFi needed. Play Easy as much as you want, upgrade for higher difficulty levels!

About

Game & Web Dev

Features
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Ever dreamed of running your own game studio? In Web & Game Developer Tycoon you start in a small apartment with one big dream — and grow it into a world-famous studio. Design and release your own games and websites. Pick the right genre, platform and theme, add the features players love, then watch your creations climb the weekly sales charts. FEATURES • Create games & websites with a clear, step-by-step builder • Choose genre, platform, theme and features — every choice matters • Hire and manage a team of designers, programmers, producers and more • Research new technologies to unlock powerful features • Take on client contracts for steady income • Manage cash flow, rent, salaries and bank loans • Upgrade your office from a single room to a global HQ • Complete long-term goals and claim rewards • Track sales, hype and profit with live charts • Fully bilingual: English & Romanian, with automatic language detection Every decision shapes your studio. Will you chase trends for quick hype, or build a reputation for quality? Hire fast and grow big, or stay lean and profitable? Can you turn one tiny studio into a gaming empire? Your journey starts now.

Screenshots

Cog Hero4 screens
Game & Web Dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cog Hero at Free against Game & Web Dev's $1.99. Game & Web Dev's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Cog Hero is free to download; Game & Web Dev costs $1.99 up front. Cog Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Game & Web Dev sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cog Hero ships an update every 12 months, Game & Web Dev every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cog Hero versus Game & Web Dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCog HeroGame & Web Dev
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeadlight Software, Inc.CRISTIAN-ALEXANDRU SURDU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cog Hero

One-time1
  • Unlock All Difficulty Levels$0.99
4 purchases

Game & Web Dev

One-time4
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Pocket of Cash$2.99
  • Briefcase of Cash$6.99
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  • Vault of Cash$19.99

Questions

Is Cog Hero free?
Cog Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game & Web Dev free?
Game & Web Dev costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Cog Hero or Game & Web Dev have ads?
Neither Cog Hero nor Game & Web Dev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cog Hero or Game & Web Dev?
Cog Hero ships an update every 12 months, and Game & Web Dev every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cog Hero was updated on October 12, 2026 and Game & Web Dev on October 7, 2026.

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