# GEARS vs MineSweeper Pop!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MineSweeper Pop! at none against GEARS's 9. MineSweeper Pop! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GEARS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. MineSweeper Pop! asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GEARS | MineSweeper Pop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gears-war-machine/id6748002805/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 269 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) | [Frederick Rouleau](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792343648) |

## What reviewers say

### GEARS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gears-war-machine/id6748002805)

Design, build, and command your own custom combat mechs in this action-strategy game. Unleash your creations in dynamic battles, utilize powerful support abilities, and crush waves of enemies to prove your tactical strength.

**Highlights:** Gear-based mech constructor, Real-time battles, Diverse unit classes, Tactical support powers, Upgradeable gear and weapons, Offline-ready gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Command Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recruiter’s Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Reserve | $6.99 | one-time |
| War Chest | $14.99 | one-time |
| War Chest | $29.99 | one-time |
| Commander's Vault | $59.99 | one-time |


### MineSweeper Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-pop/id6792343646)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GEARS free?

GEARS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MineSweeper Pop! free?

MineSweeper Pop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GEARS or MineSweeper Pop! have ads?

GEARS shows ads; MineSweeper Pop! does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*