G.A.T.E.S. vs Hoppernaut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Hoppernaut
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Hoppernaut is a pure one-tap arcade challenge. Your ship circles a planet. TAP to let go and fly straight into the dark, then the next planet's gravity grabs you and you start orbiting again. Time each release, chain hop after hop, and climb as high as you can. But the void is rising beneath you. Hesitate and it swallows you whole, so keep moving and stay ahead. Snag stars along the way, push your run further than the last, and chase a spot on the GLOBAL LEADERBOARD against players everywhere. Built to be simple and honest: - One tap, infinite depth. Easy to learn, hard to master. - Clean minimalist visuals and satisfying motion. - Global leaderboard for real bragging rights. - Completely FREE. NO ads. NO in-app purchases. Ever. No timers, no energy, no paywalls. Just you, gravity, and one more hop. How high can you climb?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hoppernaut at none against G.A.T.E.S.'s shown. Hoppernaut also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, Hoppernaut weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G.A.T.E.S. | Hoppernaut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Aleman | James Warda |
In-app purchases
G.A.T.E.S.
No in-app purchases
Hoppernaut
No in-app purchases








