Comparison

Lower Layers vs Doodle Gnome

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

Head to head
About

Lower Layers

Engage in real-time PvP card battles with deep strategy and hundreds of build variations. Compete in single-player, multiplayer races, territory battles, or duels. Master the game's balanced environment and influence card balance yourself.

Highlights
  • Real-time action card battles
  • Deep strategy and build variations
  • Single player mode
  • Multiplayer races
  • Territory battle (PvE/PvP)
  • Duel mode (PvP)
Features
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Lower Layers is an "easy to learn, hard to master" game with deep content that features a BALANCED environment for PVP fans across the world. Players compete in a real-time action card game where setup, strategy and reaction matters. Hundreds of different build variations and strategies tamed with balance! YOU decide which of your opponent's cards should be nerfed!

About

Doodle Gnome

Launch colorful gnomes from a catapult in a whimsical garden adventure. Break obstacles, earn points, and discover surprises as you aim for record distances. Compete with friends for the highest score in this family-friendly casual game.

Highlights
  • Catapult gnome launching
  • Vibrant garden graphics
  • Power-ups and upgrades
  • High score competition
  • Family-friendly gameplay
Features
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Get ready for a whimsical garden adventure! In this fast-paced casual game, you’ll launch colorful gnomes from a catapult and watch them soar across vibrant gardens. Break obstacles, earn points, and discover hidden surprises as your gnomes fly farther and farther. Key Features: • Fun catapult gameplay fling gnomes with a single tap • Vibrant gardens and whimsical graphics • Power ups and upgrades to reach record distances • Compete for the highest score with friends • Relaxing, family-friendly fun Whether you’re playing for a quick break or chasing high scores, Gnome Toss Adventure brings endless fun and a touch of magic to your day.

Screenshots

Lower Layers4 screens
Doodle Gnome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lower Layers at Free against Doodle Gnome's $2.99. Lower Layers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Doodle Gnome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On review sentiment, ads, 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

Lower Layers is free to download; Doodle Gnome costs $2.99 up front. Lower Layers sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Doodle Gnome asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lower Layers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Gnome has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lower Layers versus Doodle Gnome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLower LayersDoodle Gnome
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings422 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOobe Games LlcEngage Soft

Customer experience

Lower Layers

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Doodle Gnome

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Lower Layers

One-time7
  • 5000 Crystals$0.99
  • 5000 Crystals$2.99
  • 18000 Crystals$2.99
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  • Infinity Chip Supply Lifetime$4.99
  • 18000 Crystals$8.99
  • 50000 Crystals$8.99
  • 50000 Crystals$26.99
None

Doodle Gnome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lower Layers free?
Lower Layers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle Gnome free?
Doodle Gnome costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lower Layers or Doodle Gnome?
Lower Layers is rated higher. Lower Layers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Doodle Gnome averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Lower Layers or Doodle Gnome have ads?
Neither Lower Layers nor Doodle Gnome shows ads.

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