Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs Block Drop DG

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

Block Drop DG

Test your reflexes and precision in this addictive stacking game. Build the tallest tower by perfectly timing your block drops, aiming for combos and bonus points. Unlock themes, collect rewards, and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tap to drop sliding blocks
  • Perfect timing for bonus points
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Speed Run, Precision, Zen)
  • Daily challenges with new modifiers
  • Unlockable block themes and backgrounds
  • Daily login rewards and achievements
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Block Drop is the ultimate stacking game! Test your reflexes and precision as you build the tallest tower possible. GAMEPLAY • Tap to drop blocks as they slide back and forth • Line up perfectly for bonus points and combos • Miss completely and it's game over! FEATURES • Classic Mode: Stack as high as you can • Speed Run: Score big in 60 seconds • Precision Mode: Only perfects count • Zen Mode: Relax, no game overs • Daily Challenges: New modifiers every day CUSTOMIZE • Unlock 20+ block themes • Collect unique background gradients • Earn coins from gameplay COLLECT & PROGRESS • Daily login rewards • Achievement system • Game Center leaderboards • Revive hearts to keep going Perfect for quick sessions or long runs. Easy to learn, hard to master!

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
Block Drop DG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G.A.T.E.S. at none against Block Drop DG's 5. Block Drop DG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Block Drop DG sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. G.A.T.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for G.A.T.E.S. against 5.0 for Block Drop DG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, Block Drop DG every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus Block Drop DG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.Block Drop DG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKevin AlemanDawn Games LLC

Customer experience

G.A.T.E.S.

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block Drop DG

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Block Drop DG

One-time5
  • Handful Of Coins$0.99
  • Bags of Coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Chest of Coins$4.99
  • Vault of Coins$9.99

Questions

Is G.A.T.E.S. free?
G.A.T.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Drop DG free?
Block Drop DG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, G.A.T.E.S. or Block Drop DG?
G.A.T.E.S. and Block Drop DG are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or Block Drop DG have ads?
Both G.A.T.E.S. and Block Drop DG show ads.
Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or Block Drop DG?
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and Block Drop DG every 5 days. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on September 4, 2026 and Block Drop DG on June 1, 2026.

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