Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs IMI Blade Hit

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

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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
Features
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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.

About

IMI Blade Hit

Features
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Knife Hit – Spin, Throw & Challenge! Test your precision and reflexes in this addictive knife-throwing challenge! Throw knives one by one and hit the spinning target. Each successful hit sticks the knife to the target and makes it rotate—turning the next throw into a tougher challenge. Be careful! If your knife hits another stuck knife instead of the target, the game is over. As you progress, more knives stick to the target, reducing empty spaces and increasing difficulty. Perfect timing and accuracy are key to mastering the game! Features: Knife-throwing precision gameplay Spinning target challenge Increasing difficulty for endless fun Simple controls, addictive mechanics Casual game for all ages Can you hit every space and become the ultimate knife master? Download now and start the challenge!

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
IMI Blade Hit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IMI Blade Hit at none against G.A.T.E.S.'s shown. IMI Blade Hit also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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
G.A.T.E.S. versus IMI Blade Hit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.IMI Blade Hit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKevin AlemanArimac Lanka PVT LTD

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

None

IMI Blade Hit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G.A.T.E.S. free?
G.A.T.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IMI Blade Hit free?
IMI Blade Hit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or IMI Blade Hit have ads?
G.A.T.E.S. shows ads; IMI Blade Hit does not.

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