Comparison

Rube’s Lab vs Gapea

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

Head to head
About

Rube’s Lab

Engage your logic and creativity in this physics puzzle game. Build intricate contraptions and trigger chain reactions to solve challenging levels. Experiment with numerous solutions and enjoy satisfyingly realistic physics interactions.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Contraption building
  • Chain reaction mechanics
  • Multiple solutions per level
  • Hint system
  • Satisfying physics interactions
Features
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Welcome to Rube’s Lab — a physics puzzle game where creativity beats brute force. Build clever contraptions, trigger satisfying chain reactions, and solve levels using logic, timing, and real physics. Create, test, improve Every level is a small laboratory. Place objects, connect mechanisms, and experiment until your setup works. Want a clean solution or a wild one? Both are valid. Features Physics-based puzzle gameplay with realistic interactions Contraption building: combine tools to create chain reactions Hundreds of ways to solve: experiment with multiple solutions Smart difficulty curve: approachable early levels, brainy later challenges Hint system when you’re stuck (optional) Satisfying reactions: knock, roll, bounce, push, trigger! For fans of If you enjoy physics puzzles, logic games, brain teasers, and creative building, you’ll feel at home in Rube’s Lab. Download and start inventing.

About

Gapea

Features
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A new pattern puzzle every day — same challenge for everyone worldwide. Spot the sequence. Find the gap. Fill it in. Answer fast for a speed bonus. • Daily Challenge — one new puzzle per day, shared by all players • Sprint Mode — solve as many puzzles as you can in 2 minutes • Leaderboard — compete globally and by country • Streaks — keep your daily streak alive • Achievements — unlock rewards as you improve • Groups — create a private group and challenge friends Perfect for a quick daily brain workout.

Screenshots

Rube’s Lab4 screens
Gapea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Rube’s Lab at 3 against Gapea's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Rube’s Lab sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Gapea sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Rube’s Lab versus Gapea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRube’s LabGapea
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr BoulandStefan Krajanec

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Rube’s Lab

One-time7
  • 20 Gems$0.99
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • 200 Gems$2.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
  • 500 Gems$3.99
  • 1000 Gems$4.99
1 purchases

Gapea

One-time1
  • Gapea Pro — Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Rube’s Lab free?
Rube’s Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gapea free?
Gapea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rube’s Lab or Gapea have ads?
Both Rube’s Lab and Gapea show ads.

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