Comparison

picpzl vs Gate Rush

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

Head to head
About

picpzl

Features
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Welcome to picpzl โ€“ The Ultimate Minimalist Sliding Puzzle Experience. Rediscover the classic sliding tile puzzle, reimagined for the modern era. picpzl combines nostalgic gameplay with a sleek, premium aesthetic designed to relax your mind and sharpen your focus. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, picpzl offers an infinite stream of beautiful puzzles to solve. No levels to unlock, no paywalls blocking your progressโ€”just pure, uninterrupted puzzle satisfaction. KEY FEATURES: - Infinite Puzzles Never play the same puzzle twice. Every game loads a fresh, high-quality image from a curated collection of photography, or you can upload your own photos to create personal challenges. - Challenge Your Brain Choose your difficulty grid size: 3x3: Quick and breezy, perfect for beginners. 4x4: The classic challenge. 5x5: For the true puzzle masters. - Smart Auto-Solve (Magic Wand) Stuck on a tricky move? Use the Auto-Solve feature (available on 3x3 mode) to watch the AI solve the puzzle right before your eyes. Learn the optimal path and improve your skills! WHY YOU'LL LOVE PICPZL: Relaxing Gameplay: No timers, no pressure. Just you and the puzzle. Daily Brain Training: Keep your mind sharp with a quick logic workout. Share Your Success: Completed a puzzle in record moves? Share your victory with friends instantly. Privacy First: We respect your data. No unnecessary permissions required. Download picpzl today and slide into a world of infinite relaxation.

About

Gate Rush

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Sort the queues. Board the planes. Clear the gate. Gate Rush is a calm, clever sorting puzzle set in a busy airport. Guide each traveler to the gate that matches their color, board them onto the right flight, and clear the terminal before the queues jam up. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Every level is checked to be solvable, so there is always a way through. The challenge is finding it. FEATURES - Hundreds of handcrafted levels across airport terminals around the world - A new Daily Flight to solve every day - Power-ups for when you are stuck: Fill a gate, Shuffle the queues, Undo, or Peek ahead - Collect passport stamps and earn stars as you master each terminal - Unlock cosmetics and themes to make the board your own - Colorblind mode with a distinct shape on every passenger - Light and dark themes - Play offline, anywhere, one-handed No timers, no pressure. Just you, the queues, and that satisfying click when the last plane departs. Ready for takeoff?

Screenshots

picpzl4 screens
Gate Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: picpzl at none against Gate Rush's 6. picpzl also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Gate Rush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. picpzl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

picpzl ships an update daily, Gate Rush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
picpzl versus Gate Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpicpzlGate Rush
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvaro Araoz de la FuenteOle Marius Staal Torvmark

In-app purchases

None

picpzl

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Gate Rush

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$0.49
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99
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  • Traveler Pack$5.99
  • 4500 Coins$9.99
  • Pro Pack$14.99

Questions

Is picpzl free?
picpzl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gate Rush free?
Gate Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do picpzl or Gate Rush have ads?
Both picpzl and Gate Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, picpzl or Gate Rush?
picpzl ships an update daily, and Gate Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, picpzl was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gate Rush on October 5, 2026.

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