Comparison

Stickman War vs G.A.T.E.S.

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

Head to head
About

Stickman War

Features
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Get ready for an epic crowd clash! In Stickman War, you start as a single lone warrior but end up leading a massive stickman army. Run along the dynamic obstacle course and strategically choose the best multiplier gates (like +20 or +40) to instantly grow your crowd. But be careful—the path is filled with deadly spinning saw blades, cones, and red enemy mobs that will try to stop you! Dodge the traps and defeat the rival stickmen to keep your army as large as possible. When you reach the finish line, the real test begins! Guide your surviving troops up the giant rainbow multiplier stairs to maximize your score and earn huge coin rewards. Use your hard-earned coins to upgrade your starting army, unlock cool new skins, and spin the lucky wheel for daily prizes. Are you ready to lead your crowd to victory? Download Stickman War today and start running!

About

G.A.T.E.S.

Experience the mobile game ads promised with this retro arcade shooter. Choose paths through gates to boost stats, build an army of ships, and blast through enemy waves and bosses. Unlock upgrades and skins to become stronger with every run.

Highlights
  • Gate path choices for stat boosts
  • Build and upgrade a fleet of ships
  • Retro arcade shooter gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Arcade, Gambler, Boss Rush, Story)
  • Unlockable skins and permanent upgrades
  • Pixel art visuals and chiptune soundtrack
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G.A.T.E.S. — Game Ads Teased, Experience Served You know those mobile game ads? The ones showing incredible gate-runner gameplay where you choose paths, multiply your army, and blast through enemies? Then you download the game and it's nothing like the ad? We built the game those ads promised. G.A.T.E.S. is a retro arcade shooter where you drag to move, auto-fire at enemy formations, and pass through gates that boost your stats. Choose your path wisely — every gate decision shapes your run. Fight through waves of enemies with unique behaviors, collect powerups, and face epic boss battles every 5 waves. CHOOSE YOUR PATH Pass through gates to boost damage, fire rate, spread, shields, projectiles, and more. Risk gates offer high reward for the daring. Mystery gates keep you guessing. BUILD YOUR ARMY Collect ships that fight alongside you. Watch your fleet grow from a lone fighter into a full squadron of upgraded warships. 4 GAME MODES - Arcade: Classic wave survival. How far can you go? - Gambler: Risk gates everywhere. High stakes, high rewards. - Boss Rush: Skip straight to the boss fights. - Story: Roguelite progression with credits, upgrades, and unlockable skins. UNLOCK & UPGRADE Earn credits to permanently upgrade your ship. Unlock 11 unique skins. Every run makes you stronger. RETRO VIBES Pixel art visuals inspired by Galaga and Space Invaders. Original chiptune soundtrack. CRT shader for authentic retro feel. FREE TO PLAY, FAIR TO PLAY No paywalls. No pay-to-win. All content is achievable through skill and mastery. Optional ads give you a boost, or remove them with a single purchase. Game Center leaderboards and achievements included.

Screenshots

Stickman War4 screens
G.A.T.E.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stickman War at every 9 days against G.A.T.E.S.'s every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stickman War ships an update every 9 days, G.A.T.E.S. every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stickman War versus G.A.T.E.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStickman WarG.A.T.E.S.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuslum UcarKevin Aleman

In-app purchases

None

Stickman War

No in-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stickman War free?
Stickman War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G.A.T.E.S. free?
G.A.T.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stickman War or G.A.T.E.S. have ads?
Both Stickman War and G.A.T.E.S. show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stickman War or G.A.T.E.S.?
Stickman War ships an update every 9 days, and G.A.T.E.S. every 5 months. Most recently, Stickman War was updated on October 28, 2026 and G.A.T.E.S. on October 23, 2026.

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