Comparison

Gate vs EpNova

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

Head to head

Gate

Discover events around you

★ 4.360 ratingsView app →

About

Gate

Features

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Gatepass is a modern event ticket booking and management app designed for both event organizers and attendees. It combines convenience, automation, and smart technology to make ticketing seamless — from event creation to gate entry

About

EpNova

Stream exclusive original short dramas with captivating stories and cinematic quality. New episodes are released daily across various genres, perfect for quick entertainment on the go. Explore a personalized library of bite-sized episodes.

Highlights

Exclusive original short dramas
Daily new episodes
Multiple genres available
Cinematic quality video
Personalized recommendations
Free to download

Features

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EpNova is the world's premier short drama streaming platform — where exclusive original productions meet captivating storytelling. Original Short Dramas Enjoy an endless library of short dramas featuring stunning visuals, compelling plots, and cinematic quality at your fingertips. Always Fresh, Always Exciting New episodes drop every day. Action, romance, thriller, fantasy — every genre, every mood, every moment. Cinematic Quality, Short Format Get the full drama experience in bite-sized episodes. Perfect for your commute, break, or late-night binge. Why EpNova? - 100% exclusive original productions - New content updated daily - Smooth, high-quality video playback - Personalized recommendations just for you - Free to download, easy to explore The future of drama is here. Download EpNova now and get lost in the story. End‑User License Agreement: https://file.epnovai.com/data/protocol/app/Terms_of_Service.html?darkStyle=1

Screenshots

Gate4 screens

EpNova3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gate at none against EpNova's 17. EpNova's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. EpNova sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Gate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gate ships an update every 3 months, EpNova every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Gate versus EpNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Gate	EpNova
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.3 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	60 — better
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	75 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	kamaldeen ibrahim	KUAIGE GLOBAL LIMITED