Comparison

Gatecrash Army 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

Gatecrash Army

Lead a growing squad of soldiers, strategically choosing gates to multiply your numbers and blast through enemies. Equip powerful weapons and dodge obstacles to defeat giant bosses. Experience unique game modes with random twists and challenges.

Highlights
  • Grow and multiply your army
  • Shootable gates for number boosts
  • Equip various powerful weapons
  • Dodge obstacles and break barrels
  • Defeat giant bosses
  • Multiple game modes
  • Customize army appearance
Features
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Lead a squad of tiny soldiers down the road and grow it into an army. Pick the right gate to multiply your squad, shoot the gates to push their numbers higher, and blast through crowds of enemies. Grab a shotgun, a minigun, a laser or rockets for a few seconds of chaos. Dodge saws and walls, break barrels for bonus soldiers and firepower, then take down a giant boss at the finish line. Beat the boss and your squad charges up the bonus stairs. Every step multiplies your coins, so every soldier you keep alive counts. NEW: CHAOS MODE Every stage is a random world with a random twist, mystery gates everywhere and a surprise every few seconds: an airstrike, an ambush, a coin storm or slow-mo. Your squad carries over. How far can you get? GATE FRENZY Pure gate math. Grow an army of millions, even trillions, then crash it into a horde at the end of every stage. The survivors march on to a bigger horde. How big can your army get? FEATURES - Easy to learn: drag left and right to steer, your squad shoots on its own - Shootable gates: aim at a gate to raise its number before you run through - Officers: pick a squad leader with a special ability, like an airstrike or a shield wall - Win streak perks: after every win, pick 1 of 3 perks that stack until you lose - The Outpost: build up your base between runs with the scrap you win - War Pass: 30 tiers of rewards just for playing, with an optional premium track of exclusive looks - Five game modes: Chaos Mode, Gate Frenzy, Boss Rush, Endless March and Zombie Horde, each free to play every day - Twelve worlds with 19 giant bosses, each with its own attacks, plus treasure runs full of coins and loot - Dress up your whole army: 64 squad skins, 45 hats (yes, a rubber duck), 39 bullet tracers and 15 victory effects - Combos, crowd callouts and big celebrations when you win - 31 trophies, daily missions, a daily challenge, a daily spin, a free chest every 4 hours and a 28-day login reward track - Play in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Japanese - Plays offline Nothing for sale makes your squad stronger: purchases are looks, ad removal and extra ways to play.

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
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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

Gatecrash Army4 screens
Gate Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gatecrash Army at 5.0 against Gate Runner's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Gatecrash Army sells 24 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gatecrash Army holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gatecrash Army ships an update every 4 days, Gate Runner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gatecrash Army versus Gate Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGatecrash ArmyGate Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB83 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSean Lynchali sarsur

Customer experience

Gatecrash Army

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gate Runner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Gatecrash Army

One-time24
  • Golden Crate Key$0.99
  • Everything Upgrade$0.99
  • Camp Decor Pack$1.99
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  • Base Pack$1.99
  • Boom Pack$1.99
  • Key Vault$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Gate Frenzy$2.99
  • Drip Pack$2.99
  • Spooky Pack$2.99
  • Chaos Mode$2.99
  • 5 Golden Crate Keys$3.99
  • Mode Bundle$4.99
  • War Pass Season 5$4.99
  • War Pass Season 4$4.99
  • VIP Bundle$4.99
  • War Pass Premium$4.99
  • Patron Upgrade$9.99
  • Everything Upgrade$9.99
  • Everything Upgrade$12.99
  • Patron$14.99
  • Everything Pass$14.99
  • Everything Forever$19.99
  • Founder$29.99
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 Gatecrash Army free?
Gatecrash Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gate Runner free?
Gate Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gatecrash Army or Gate Runner?
Gatecrash Army is rated higher. Gatecrash Army averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gate Runner averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gatecrash Army or Gate Runner have ads?
Both Gatecrash Army and Gate Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gatecrash Army or Gate Runner?
Gatecrash Army ships an update every 4 days, and Gate Runner every 3 days. Most recently, Gatecrash Army was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gate Runner on October 31, 2026.

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