Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs Blongos

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

Head to head
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

Blongos

Features
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Break, bounce, and blast through 2,000 stages of squishy blob action! Blongos is a fresh take on the classic breakout game — powered by smooth metaball physics and packed with personality. Smash through colorful blob blocks, catch power-ups, and face off against blocks with expressive eyes that watch your every move. ADORABLE ENEMIES WITH ATTITUDE Some blocks have eyes — and they're not just for show. They blink, gaze at your ball, and react with surprise when you get close. Each eye block can have unique abilities: puff up to absorb hits, shrink to dodge, cry tears that deflect your ball, huddle together for safety, hypnotize your ball, fall asleep, charge at you in rage, or freeze in shock. 2,000 STAGES OF ADVENTURE • Stages 1-10: Hand-crafted tutorial to learn the ropes • 11 block types including explosive, hidden, orbital, and split blocks • 11 power-ups from fireball mode to safety nets • Challenge bosses every 100 stages • Dark theme kicks in at stage 500 with glowing visuals • Animated wall styles from stage 1000: fire, rainbow, aurora, and more • Cat-eyed blocks appear at stage 600+ SATISFYING PHYSICS Built with Metal rendering for buttery-smooth blob animations. Blocks merge and squish with real metaball physics. Every bounce, break, and explosion feels great with haptic feedback. DEEP SCORING Chain combos, catch streaks, and aim for S+ ranks on every stage. Score multipliers, direct-hit bonuses, and zone milestone rewards keep you pushing for the perfect run. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Simple touch controls — slide to move the paddle • Cute, colorful design perfect for ages 5+ • Sound effects with charming character voices • Play at your own pace — progress saves automatically Download Blongos and start smashing blobs today!

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
Blongos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G.A.T.E.S. at none against Blongos's 1. On price, ads, device support 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. Blongos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G.A.T.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus Blongos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.Blongos
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin Alemankota morishita

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blongos

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is G.A.T.E.S. free?
G.A.T.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blongos free?
Blongos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or Blongos have ads?
Both G.A.T.E.S. and Blongos show ads.

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