Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs OOrbit

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

OOrbit

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Catch the gravity. Release at the perfect moment. Travel from planet to planet across infinite space. OOrbit is a minimalist one-tap arcade game where physics meets reflex. Your ship orbits each planet — tap to launch, drift, and catch the next planet's pull. Miss the timing, and you drift into the void forever. How far can you travel? ▸ FEATURES - One-tap gameplay — easy to learn, brutal to master - Endless procedural universe — no two runs alike - 11 unique spaceships, from humble Shuttle to legendary No Space-Time - Daily rewards with streak system — claim every day for bigger bonuses - Missions with multi-tier goals — chase 100+ planet streaks and more - Random Skin Mode — let fate pick your ride - Offline play — orbit anywhere, no connection needed - Smooth haptic feedback and original cosmic soundtrack ▸ STARS & SKINS Collect stars during your runs to unlock new ships in the shop. From the steady satellite hum of Spotnik to the impossible Falcon, every ship is a milestone. ▸ FOR EVERY ASTRONAUT OOrbit is free to play, designed for short sessions, optimized for one hand. The longer you stay alive, the wider the gaps and the smaller the safe zones — but the bigger the glory. Made by an indie developer for everyone who looks up and wonders what's beyond the next planet. Tap. Release. Survive.

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
OOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G.A.T.E.S. at none against OOrbit's 1. OOrbit's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). 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. OOrbit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G.A.T.E.S. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, OOrbit daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus OOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.OOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin AlemanMichele Tarantino

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OOrbit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is G.A.T.E.S. free?
G.A.T.E.S. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OOrbit free?
OOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or OOrbit have ads?
Both G.A.T.E.S. and OOrbit show ads.
Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or OOrbit?
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and OOrbit daily. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on October 6, 2026 and OOrbit on October 9, 2026.

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