Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs Gun Evolution

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

Gun Evolution

Features
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Get ready for an exciting running experience that combines action and strategy with Gun Evolution! Control your advancing weapon by swiping left and right on the platform, overcome obstacles, and try to reach the end of the level with the highest budget.Pay close attention to the mathematical operation gates you encounter along the track. Increase your budget by passing through blue gates with positive values like +90$or +75$; this way, you can evolve a simple baseball bat or a bottle into an advanced rifle or a powerful bomb! You must skillfully avoid red gates with negative values like -40$or -75$ that decrease your money and power. Constantly upgrade your weapon to the next level by making the right choices. When you reach the end of the level ("LEVEL COMPLETED"), open the surprise gift boxes and move on to new tracks with the "NEXT LEVEL" button.Features:Fluid running mechanics offering easy one-tap controls.An evolution system transforming your item into different weapons (bat, bottle, pistol, rifle) as you pass through gates.Budget management (+ and - dollar values) that requires quick thinking and sharp reflexes.3D levels that get increasingly difficult and offer satisfying progression.Download Gun Evolution now, choose the right gates, and create the most powerful weapon!

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
Gun Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gun Evolution at every 4 weeks against G.A.T.E.S.'s every 5 months. On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, Gun Evolution every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus Gun Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.Gun Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKevin AlemanMuslum Ucar

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

None

Gun Evolution

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 Gun Evolution free?
Gun Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or Gun Evolution have ads?
Both G.A.T.E.S. and Gun Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or Gun Evolution?
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and Gun Evolution every 4 weeks. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Gun Evolution on October 11, 2026.

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