Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs V

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

V

Features
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Take control of an advanced orbital defence system (V-ORBIT) locked in a high-speed orbit around the planet. Rotate, aim and unleash powerful lasers as waves of asteroids and explosives streak toward Earth. Survive as long as you can and push your high score higher with every run. Key Features: 1. Smooth orbital movement - rotate around Earth and intercept threats from every angle. 2. Escalating difficulty - the game gets harder as your score increases. 3. Beautiful visuals - the game uses post-processing to add more flare to the visuals. 4. Easy, straight-forward controls for both, touchscreen and controller setups. 5. Game UI adjusts based on whether you have a controller connected or not. 6. The game will receive updates which will add new features and improve the overall experience.

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: V at none against G.A.T.E.S.'s shown. V also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks 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

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, V every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.V
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin AlemanBAYSIE MEDIA

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

None

V

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 V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or V have ads?
G.A.T.E.S. shows ads; V does not.
Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or V?
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and V every 2 weeks. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on October 23, 2026 and V on October 8, 2026.

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