# Arrow Nova vs Gate Rush

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow Nova | Gate Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 45 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784740733) | [Ole Marius Staal Torvmark](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780178458) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-nova/id6784740731)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


### Gate Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gate-rush/id6787779037)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Traveler Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*