# G.A.T.E.S. vs Orbital Tap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G.A.T.E.S. at none against Orbital Tap's 4. G.A.T.E.S. also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Orbital Tap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orbital Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. G.A.T.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for G.A.T.E.S. against 5.0 for Orbital Tap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G.A.T.E.S. has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, Orbital Tap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G.A.T.E.S. | Orbital Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gates/id6759305811/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-tap/id6762532575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Aleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877991247) | [Yuval Parker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890694417) |

## What reviewers say

### G.A.T.E.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gates/id6759305811)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orbital Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-tap/id6762532575)

Tap to change direction and dodge obstacles in this neon arcade game. Enjoy endless procedurally generated levels, collect gems, and unlock new skins. Designed for one-handed play and quick sessions.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Endless procedural levels, Collect glowing gems, Unlockable neon skins, Daily challenges, Global leaderboards, One-handed play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G.A.T.E.S. free?

G.A.T.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Orbital Tap free?

Orbital Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, G.A.T.E.S. or Orbital Tap?

G.A.T.E.S. and Orbital Tap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do G.A.T.E.S. or Orbital Tap have ads?

G.A.T.E.S. shows ads; Orbital Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or Orbital Tap?

G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and Orbital Tap every 2 weeks. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on October 23, 2026 and Orbital Tap on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*