Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs Nebula Brick Blast

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

Nebula Brick Blast

Features
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Launch your cannon into a living galaxy of angles, rebounds, and chain reactions. Nebula Brick Blast is a precision brick-breaking puzzle game where every volley matters. Choose your direction, bank balls off the walls, and find the path that clears the board before the bricks reach your cannon. MASTER THE PERFECT SHOT Use the aiming guide, predict each rebound, and turn narrow openings into huge combos. Simple controls make every shot easy to launch, while maze-like formations reward smart planning. CONQUER THE CAMPAIGN Travel through 100 campaign levels filled with varied patterns, obstacles, special blocks, portals, multipliers, and tactical challenges. Complete Level 100 to unlock an Endless frontier of generated puzzles. POWER UP EVERY VOLLEY • Rocket — punch through bricks in a blazing line • Bomb — damage nearby bricks with every impact • Lightning — chain damage across multiple targets • Rainbow Ball — add an extra spread of balls • Magnet — pull returning balls toward the launcher PLAY YOUR WAY • Earn stars for strong results • Build combos and chase higher scores • Collect coins and gems through gameplay • Claim a free daily reward crate • Adjust music, sound, haptics, graphics, and the aim guide • Designed for both iPhone and iPad NO INTERRUPTIONS Play without creating an account. Nebula Brick Blast has no advertising, no third-party tracking, and no in-app purchases. Aim. Bounce. Blast. Your next perfect volley is waiting.

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
Nebula Brick Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nebula Brick Blast at none against G.A.T.E.S.'s shown. Nebula Brick Blast also leads on update cadence (every 9 days 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, Nebula Brick Blast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus Nebula Brick Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.Nebula Brick Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin AlemanCHANDRA BHAN MEENA

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

None

Nebula Brick Blast

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 Nebula Brick Blast free?
Nebula Brick Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or Nebula Brick Blast have ads?
G.A.T.E.S. shows ads; Nebula Brick Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or Nebula Brick Blast?
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and Nebula Brick Blast every 9 days. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nebula Brick Blast on October 25, 2026.

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