Comparison

Cogwheel vs Muzzle Mash

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

Head to head
About

Cogwheel

An arcade game where you guide a small gear through challenging levels. Solve puzzles by moving blocks and avoiding magnets. Manage your oil level to maintain strength and progress through this exciting adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique arcade gameplay
  • Challenging levels
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Block manipulation
  • Magnet avoidance
  • Oil level management
Features
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Welcome to the world of mechanical Cogwheel! This you have not seen in the AppStore! Arcade game with unique gameplay, easy only at first sight story and challenging levels are sure to impress even the most demanding fans to have fun! Help the little gear wheel overcome all obstacles in its path! Move the blocks, turn away from the magnets, do everything possible! Do not forget to increase oil level, because you need the strength to go through the wall between the levels! Do not think that to keep gear is easy! We promise that you will spend time in exciting adventure!

About

Muzzle Mash

Engage in real-time PvP Match 3 duels with a unique two-stage battle system. Collect and upgrade animal cards to build your squad, then strategize for intense battles. Play co-op with friends or embark on a story mode adventure.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP Match 3 duels
  • Two-stage battle system
  • Collect and upgrade animal cards
  • Squad building and strategy
  • Co-op mode with friends
  • Story mode campaign
  • Progress through new arenas
Features
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Match 3 game as never seen before! Enhanced real-time duels in two stages versus players from all over the world. WE REDEFINE THE MATCH 3 EXPERIENCE You can now play real-time duels against your opponents and experience our fun to play two stages battle system! Muzzle Mash is a free-to-play Match 3 game and gives you the opportunity to show that your skills are the foundation of success. MATCH 3 DUELS SYSTEM WHICH WILL CHALLENGE YOU In Muzzle Mash, players prepare their best squad to take part in a two-stage battle! In the first stage players take turns playing against each other in a real-time match-3 game board, where their skills will play a major role in the preparation for the next part of the duel, where the squads of the two players face each other in an epic battle. INTENSE BATTLE Every match on the board will increase the health of your squad, so you can have an advantage in a new type of battle. This battle will open up whole new horizons in front of you and you will be able to play our different scenarios and make fine adjustments to line up the best squad. Only the sky is your limit! After each battle you will have the chance to analyze the battle and prepare yourself for the upcoming ones. COLLECT CARDS AND EXPAND YOUR SQUAD Your activity is constantly rewarded and you will earn new and different cards with cute but furious animals that can be upgraded. It is completely up to you how to invest in your cards and build up your strategy. You have 5 slots in your squad and placing there the right cards will grant you many great achievements on the battlefield. PLAY CO-OP MODE WITH YOUR FRIENDS Join forces with another player and play together! Face different bosses while exploring the co-op mode. Your skills will give you the chance to defeat the armies of the bosses. Each level will challenge you with stronger opponents. SAVE YOUR FRIENDS IN THE CAMPAIGNS MODE The great story mode will send you on a mission to save your family from the evil Dr. Red Eye and his armies. Prepare yourself for this journey and test your skills versus the evil doctor! Don't let your family down! EXPLORE NEW ARENAS With every win in the Match 3 Duels you will progress in the Arenas and will face more and more skilled opponents, but you will also unlock new rewards to help you in the upcoming challenges. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Find our Official Facebook Page and Instagram account to meet, chat and share your game progress with other players! Don't miss the chance to participate in interesting games with rewards and find useful information about the game! http://facebook.com/muzzlemash Instagram: @muzzlemash

Screenshots

Cogwheel4 screens
Muzzle Mash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cogwheel at 66% against Muzzle Mash's 0%. Cogwheel also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Muzzle Mash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cogwheel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cogwheel holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cogwheel has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Cogwheel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Muzzle Mash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogwheel ships an update every 8 days, Muzzle Mash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cogwheel versus Muzzle Mash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogwheelMuzzle Mash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB230 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTSIFROVYE PRIVYCHKI, OOOXS Software JSCo

Customer experience

Cogwheel

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.7%

Muzzle Mash

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cogwheel

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Muzzle Mash

One-time10
  • Handful of Crystals$0.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Premium Pass Plus$5.99
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  • Growth Pack$7.99
  • Exclusive deal$16.99
  • Arena 3 Special Pack$20.99
  • Arena 5 Special Pack$41.99
  • Arena 7 Special Pack$64.99
  • Arena 10 Special Pack$84.99
  • Arena 13 Special Pack$109.99

Questions

Is Cogwheel free?
Cogwheel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Muzzle Mash free?
Muzzle Mash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cogwheel or Muzzle Mash?
Cogwheel is rated higher. Cogwheel averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Muzzle Mash averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cogwheel or Muzzle Mash have ads?
Muzzle Mash shows ads; Cogwheel does not.
Which is updated more often, Cogwheel or Muzzle Mash?
Cogwheel ships an update every 8 days, and Muzzle Mash fortnightly. Most recently, Cogwheel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Muzzle Mash on October 4, 2026.

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