Comparison

Arrow Nova vs Gate Rush

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

Head to head
About

Arrow Nova

Features
Read full description

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.

About

Gate Rush

Read full description

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

Arrow Nova4 screens
Gate Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Arrow Nova versus Gate Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow NovaGate Rush
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThong NguyenOle Marius Staal Torvmark

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Arrow Nova

One-time5
  • 200 Coins$0.99
  • 600 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99
6 purchases

Gate Rush

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$0.49
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Traveler Pack$5.99
  • 4500 Coins$9.99
  • Pro Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Arrow Nova free?
Arrow Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gate Rush free?
Gate Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arrow Nova or Gate Rush have ads?
Both Arrow Nova and Gate Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Nova or Gate Rush?
Arrow Nova ships an update every 2 days, and Gate Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arrow Nova was updated on October 6, 2026 and Gate Rush on October 5, 2026.

Other comparisons