Comparison

Squad Runner vs Gate Runner

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

Head to head
About

Squad Runner

Features
Read full description

Command a growing squad across a collapsing bridge under fire. HOW IT PLAYS - Drag to steer. Auto-fire keeps the lane clear. - Flick to jump. Hold boost when the span opens up. - Gates multiply or shrink your squad — read them fast. - Four acts. Mid-boss after every act. Ogre King waits at the end. WHY IT STICKS Weather shifts from clear to rain and snow. Eight enemy kinds push harder each act. Daily missions and a soft shop keep short sessions rewarding. OPTIONAL ITEMS In-app packs for coins, continues, and removing full-screen ads. Rewarded videos stay available to continue without watching ads. No account required. Portrait. One hand. Terms of Use: https://www.caymaztech.com/en/games/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.caymaztech.com/en/games/privacy

About

Gate Runner

Guide your growing army through strategic gates to increase your squad size. Your soldiers automatically attack, and you can find upgrades and new recruits. Battle through levels ending in boss fights, with endless levels available after completing the main campaign.

Highlights
  • Drag to control squad movement
  • Gate selection for squad growth
  • Automatic soldier shooting
  • Crate breaking for upgrades
  • Boss fights at level ends
  • Endless level mode
  • Gun and tank upgrades
Features
Read full description

Drag your squad through the right gates, watch it grow, and blast your way through zombie hordes to a giant boss at the end of every bridge. HOW IT PLAYS • Drag left and right to pick gates: +, −, × and ÷ change the size of your squad. • Your soldiers shoot on their own. Break crates for gun upgrades and free caged soldiers. • Walls, saw blades, explosive barrels, trap gates and fast runners stand in your way. • Every level ends in a boss fight, and the boss never comes alone. 50 LEVELS + ENDLESS LEVELS 50 hand-built levels across 10 chapters. New threats arrive chapter by chapter, and every fifth level brings a bigger boss. In the last chapters, trap gates punish careless math. Beat level 50 and the bridge keeps going: endless levels that get harder little by little. GUNS, TANKS AND UPGRADES Pistol, rifle, shotgun and minigun, each with its own fire rate, damage, spread and sound. Tanks join the fight on the bridge. Spend your coins in the Armory to unlock and upgrade your guns. ONLINE ARENA Race a real rival on the same track, then your squads battle. No rival online? You face a bot. Climb the online top-50 board, pick your Arena name and change it any time. A tied race goes to a 10-second sudden death. PLAY ANYWHERE No sign-up needed. The campaign plays offline; the Arena needs an internet connection. The game is free with ads, including optional rewarded videos (revive your squad, double your coins, free coins in the Armory). Optional in-app purchases: Remove Ads, a Starter Pack and coin packs.

Screenshots

Squad Runner4 screens
Gate Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squad Runner at none against Gate Runner's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Squad Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gate Runner sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Squad Runner versus Gate Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquad RunnerGate Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB83 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCaymaz Softali sarsur

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Squad Runner

One-time10
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • 1 Continue$0.99
  • 3 Continues$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 20,000 Coins$2.99
  • No Ads Pack$4.99
  • 10 Continues$4.99
  • 75,000 Coins$7.99
  • 25 Continues$9.99
  • 200,000 Coins$19.99
7 purchases

Gate Runner

One-time7
  • Coin Pouch$0.99
  • Desert Squad$1.99
  • Arctic Squad$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Crimson Squad$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Coin Chest$4.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Squad Runner free?
Squad Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gate Runner free?
Gate Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squad Runner or Gate Runner have ads?
Gate Runner shows ads; Squad Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, Squad Runner or Gate Runner?
Squad Runner ships an update every 3 days, and Gate Runner every 3 days. Most recently, Squad Runner was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gate Runner on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons