Comparison

GateFlick vs Brighten Up!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GateFlick

Features
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GateFlick is a lightning-fast reaction game built around a simple rule: match the gate color or it is over. You control a single runner with two color states and three lanes. Tap to switch color, swipe to change lanes, and thread perfect matches as the stream speeds up. The better your timing, the higher your combo climbs and the bigger your score spikes. Runs are quick, readable, and brutally fair. Miss a match, hit the wrong color, or let a gate slip past, and your run ends instantly. The difficulty ramps smoothly, pushing you from relaxed rhythm to full focus in seconds, with crisp effects and punchy audio that make every swap and collision feel satisfying. Collect jewels as you play and spend them on upgrades that sharpen your control and boost your scoring. Tune your lane agility, increase points per match, raise your combo ceiling, and improve jewel finds so each run feeds the next attempt. Whether you are chasing a new high score in a minute or grinding for the perfect run, GateFlick stays tight, fast, and addictive.

About

Brighten Up!

Test your reflexes in this high-speed arcade-puzzle game. Tap to manage lights in multiple rooms under a shrinking timer, keeping lights on for humans and off for empty rooms. Avoid dogs to prevent instant game over.

Highlights
  • High-speed light-switching challenge
  • Manage multiple rooms simultaneously
  • Shrinking timer pressure
  • Logic-based decision making
  • Avoid dogs to prevent game over
  • Climb high-score leaderboards
Features
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Test your reflexes and sharpen your focus in Brighten Up, the ultimate high-speed light-switching challenge! In this intense arcade-puzzle experience, you are the master of the switch, tasked with managing multiple rooms under a shrinking timer. The rules are simple but the pressure is relentless: tap to keep the lights ON for humans, but keep them OFF for empty rooms. Most importantly, you must stay vigilant and beware of the dog! Tapping the switch to brighten a room when a dog is alone will result in an instant game over. As your score climbs, the difficulty ramps up, pushing your reaction time to its absolute limit. It isn’t just about speed; it’s about making split-second logic decisions while the clock ticks down. Do you have the mental agility to distinguish friend from foe in the blink of an eye? Perfect for quick breaks or long marathons, Brighten Up challenges you to beat your personal best and climb the high-score leaderboards. Download now, stay sharp, and see how long you can survive before the lights go out!

Screenshots

GateFlick4 screens
Brighten Up!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GateFlick at none against Brighten Up!'s shown. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GateFlick versus Brighten Up!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateFlickBrighten Up!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin BjorvandDavid Aasa

In-app purchases

None

GateFlick

No in-app purchases

None

Brighten Up!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GateFlick free?
GateFlick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brighten Up! free?
Brighten Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GateFlick or Brighten Up! have ads?
Brighten Up! shows ads; GateFlick does not.

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