Comparison

ColorDoku vs Gate Rush

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

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About

ColorDoku

Features
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Welcome to the Ultimate Color Sudoku Challenge! In this unique puzzle adventure, numbers are gone. Instead, your mind will be tested by a mesmerizing grid of shifting hues. Your mission? Strategically place cute monkeys into the grid following strict, high-IQ logic rules. It looks simple at first glance, but it will quickly challenge your spatial awareness and deductive reasoning like never before! NO NUMBERS, PURE LOGIC This is not your average math game. We have reinvented the classic sudoku mechanic by replacing cold, boring numbers with a rich palette of colors. Your eyes and your brain must work in perfect sync to decode the grid. Itโ€™s a pure test of pure logic, pattern recognition, and tactical placement. THE RULES OF THE JUNGLE To solve each masterpiece, you must place the monkeys into the grid by following 4 golden rules inspired by Sudoku and Mine Sweeper: 1 Different Colors: Each monkey must occupy a unique color zone. No two monkeys can share the same color region! 2 Different Rows: Only one monkey is allowed per horizontal row. 3 Different Columns: Only one monkey can stand in any vertical column. 4 No Neighbors (Non-Adjacent): Monkeys are territorial! They cannot be placed in cells that touch each otherโ€”not even diagonally. Every single level is a handcrafted grid where only ONE correct combination exists. Can you find the perfect layout using nothing but your wits? KEY FEATURES Innovative Color Sudoku: A brilliant evolution of Sudoku. Experience a visually stunning puzzle game that is gentle on the eyes but intense for the brain. Hundreds of Brain-Teasing Levels: Start with easy to learn the ropes, then progress to mind-bending larger grids that will test even the most hardcore puzzle masters. Stress-Free & Relaxing: No timers, no high-pressure countdowns. Play at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. It is the perfect cozy brain workout before bed or during your daily commute. Beautiful Minimalist Design: Enjoy clean aesthetics, smooth animations, and a soothing ambient soundtrack designed to help you focus and unwind. Challenge yourself with a smarter kind of puzzle. Sharpen your mind, master the color spectrum, and see if you have what it takes to solve the most satisfying logic grid of the year. Download now and start your colorful brain workout today!

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Gate Rush

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Sort the queues. Board the planes. Clear the gate. Gate Rush is a calm, clever sorting puzzle set in a busy airport. Guide each traveler to the gate that matches their color, board them onto the right flight, and clear the terminal before the queues jam up. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Every level is checked to be solvable, so there is always a way through. The challenge is finding it. FEATURES - Hundreds of handcrafted levels across airport terminals around the world - A new Daily Flight to solve every day - Power-ups for when you are stuck: Fill a gate, Shuffle the queues, Undo, or Peek ahead - Collect passport stamps and earn stars as you master each terminal - Unlock cosmetics and themes to make the board your own - Colorblind mode with a distinct shape on every passenger - Light and dark themes - Play offline, anywhere, one-handed No timers, no pressure. Just you, the queues, and that satisfying click when the last plane departs. Ready for takeoff?

Screenshots

ColorDoku4 screens
Gate Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColorDoku at none against Gate Rush's 6. ColorDoku also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Gate Rush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ColorDoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorDoku ships an update every 9 days, Gate Rush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ColorDoku versus Gate Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorDokuGate Rush
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size343 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMETA SLOTS LIMITEDOle Marius Staal Torvmark

In-app purchases

None

ColorDoku

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Gate Rush

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$0.49
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99
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  • Traveler Pack$5.99
  • 4500 Coins$9.99
  • Pro Pack$14.99

Questions

Is ColorDoku free?
ColorDoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gate Rush free?
Gate Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ColorDoku or Gate Rush have ads?
Both ColorDoku and Gate Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorDoku or Gate Rush?
ColorDoku ships an update every 9 days, and Gate Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, ColorDoku was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gate Rush on October 22, 2026.

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