Subterranean vs GEAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Subterranean
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Dig deep in a retro pixel world and see how far underground you can go. Control a small mining vehicle, dig through the earth, and uncover gems, ore, fossils, and other valuable resources. Sell what you find, upgrade your vehicle, and head back down to dig even deeper. Improve your drill, light, cargo, temp, fuel, and hull to stay underground longer and reach rare riches hidden far below the surface. Inspired by classic mining games, this 2D side-scrolling adventure is easy to pick up and satisfying to play, whether you have a few minutes or want to keep digging just one more run. Dig, mine, upgrade, repeat. How deep can you go?
GEAR
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A simple and refreshing gear puzzle game! Match three gears of the same color to clear the puzzle! Also, match falling gears to create combos!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GEAR at daily against Subterranean's every 2 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subterranean ships an update every 2 days, GEAR daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subterranean | GEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tayin Wallace | TOGETOGE DESIGN |
In-app purchases
Subterranean
No in-app purchases
GEAR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Subterranean free?
Is GEAR free?
Do Subterranean or GEAR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Subterranean or GEAR?
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