Comparison

Count Runners 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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Count Runners

Features
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Get started with a fun and colorful running game where you count and avoid obstacles. Take control of your character and make sure to reach the goal as fast as possible. Collect points along the way and challenge yourself with different levels. Each time you run, you'll need to handle various math operations and strategically choose the right path. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

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

Count Runners4 screens
G.A.T.E.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Count Runners at none against G.A.T.E.S.'s shown. Count Runners also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Count Runners versus G.A.T.E.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount RunnersG.A.T.E.S.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolaj HansenKevin Aleman

In-app purchases

None

Count Runners

No in-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count Runners free?
Count Runners 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 Count Runners or G.A.T.E.S. have ads?
G.A.T.E.S. shows ads; Count Runners does not.

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