Arrow Nova vs Gate Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Arrow Nova
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Arrow Nova is a compact one-tap puzzle game about reading arrow paths and setting off the right chain reaction. Every board starts with arrows, blockers, and special pieces. Pick the best arrow, launch the chain, and clear the board with careful timing and planning. Levels are short enough for quick sessions, but each new layout asks you to think ahead. Features: - One-tap arrow chain puzzles. - Campaign levels with growing challenge. - Endless mode for longer runs. - Daily challenge with a fresh puzzle each day. - Coins, achievements, streaks, and unlockable board skins. - Hints, undo, and replay options. - Local progress with no account required. - Portrait layout designed for one-handed play. Plan the path, trigger the chain, and turn one tap into a full board clear.
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?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arrow Nova at every 2 days against Gate Rush's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Arrow Nova sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Gate Rush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Arrow Nova ships an update every 2 days, Gate Rush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arrow Nova | Gate Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thong Nguyen | Ole Marius Staal Torvmark |
In-app purchases
Arrow Nova
- 200 Coins$0.99
- 600 Coins$1.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- 1500 Coins$3.99
Gate Rush
- 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
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