Comparison

ReflexAct vs G.A.T.E.S.

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

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About

ReflexAct

Features
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Can you stop the clock at exactly 5.00 seconds? Not 4.99. Not 5.01. Exactly 5.00. ReflexAct is a precision timing game. It's not just about being fast – it's about being exact. 3 GAME MODES AGAINST TIME Start the stopwatch and stop it at the exact target time. Early levels use whole seconds; later levels demand precision down to 8 decimal places. TARGET HUNT The button is hidden. It appears somewhere on the grid just before the target time – find it and press it at the exact moment. Timing and reflexes combined. SERIAL TAP The stopwatch never stops. Hit 3 consecutive target times in a row. Miss one and it's over. RANDOM OR FIXED Play every mode with random target times, or train with fixed targets to perfect your sense of timing. DAILY CHALLENGE A new target every day – the same for every player. You get one free attempt and can earn more by watching an ad. Compare your result with players worldwide on the Game Center leaderboard, and turn on reminders so you never miss a day. FEATURES • 3 unique modes, 57 levels each in Random and Fixed time modes • Difficulty that grows from whole seconds to 8 decimal places • Sleek, minimal dark design • Clear results: see exactly how close you were • Short rounds – perfect for quick breaks • Available in 29 languages Train your focus, sharpen your sense of time and find out how precise you really are.

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

ReflexAct4 screens
G.A.T.E.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReflexAct 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

ReflexAct ships an update every 9 days, G.A.T.E.S. every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

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ReflexAct versus G.A.T.E.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflexActG.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
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeynep ToyKevin Aleman

In-app purchases

None

ReflexAct

No in-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReflexAct free?
ReflexAct 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 ReflexAct or G.A.T.E.S. have ads?
Both ReflexAct and G.A.T.E.S. show ads.
Which is updated more often, ReflexAct or G.A.T.E.S.?
ReflexAct ships an update every 9 days, and G.A.T.E.S. every 5 months. Most recently, ReflexAct was updated on October 24, 2026 and G.A.T.E.S. on October 23, 2026.

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