Comparison

G.A.T.E.S. vs BlockWing

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

BlockWing

Features
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**BLOCKWING: SKYBOUND — COSMIC ODYSSEY** Fly beyond the clouds and into the stars! Take control of an evolving fighter aircraft in BLOCKWING, a colorful arcade shooting adventure filled with intense battles, powerful bosses, and exciting challenges. **20 STAGES ACROSS TWO WORLDS** Battle through the skies in Stages 1–10, then travel through a spectacular cosmic portal into the mysterious universe of Stages 11–20. **10 MYTHIC SPACE BOSSES** Face legendary enemies including Hecate, Hermes, Ares, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, and Zeus. Each boss brings unique attacks and challenging battle patterns. **SURVIVE COSMIC HAZARDS** Dodge black holes, supernovas, dark nebulae, and meteor showers while fighting your way through deep space. **EVOLVE YOUR FIGHTER** Upgrade your aircraft, unlock powerful combat abilities, and experience increasingly intense battles as you progress. **GAME FEATURES** - 20 action-packed stages - Challenging bosses and bullet patterns - Colorful arcade graphics and cosmic effects - Fighter evolution and upgrades - Multiple difficulty levels - Original background music and sound effects - Responsive touch controls - Offline single-player gameplay Are you ready to conquer the skies and challenge the universe? Download BLOCKWING and begin your cosmic adventure!

Screenshots

G.A.T.E.S.4 screens
BlockWing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BlockWing at none against G.A.T.E.S.'s shown. BlockWing also leads on update cadence (every 3 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, BlockWing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G.A.T.E.S. versus BlockWing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG.A.T.E.S.BlockWing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin Alemanjinwook lee

In-app purchases

None

G.A.T.E.S.

No in-app purchases

None

BlockWing

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 BlockWing free?
BlockWing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G.A.T.E.S. or BlockWing have ads?
G.A.T.E.S. shows ads; BlockWing does not.
Which is updated more often, G.A.T.E.S. or BlockWing?
G.A.T.E.S. ships an update every 5 months, and BlockWing every 3 weeks. Most recently, G.A.T.E.S. was updated on October 31, 2026 and BlockWing on November 13, 2026.

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