# Cookie Clickers 2 vs Swap Gears

The clearest difference is rating: Cookie Clickers 2 at 4.6 against Swap Gears's 3.3. Cookie Clickers 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 7). Swap Gears's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cookie Clickers 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Swap Gears asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cookie Clickers 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cookie Clickers 2 has 10K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cookie Clickers 2 ships an update fortnightly, Swap Gears every 21 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookie Clickers 2 | Swap Gears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-clickers-2/id985653378/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-gears/id1053404936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 98 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookie Clickers 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-clickers-2/id985653378)

Tap to bake cookies and earn more. Use your baked goods to purchase upgrades and power-ups to increase your cookie production. Compete with friends on leaderboards and unlock achievements in this endless baking simulation.

**Highlights:** Tap to bake cookies, Purchase upgrades and power-ups, Golden Cookie Rain and milk waves, Lucky Spin and Time Machine boosts, CookieLand Map with progress tracking, Achievements and leaderboards, Facebook integration for social play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Golden Cookies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Golden Click | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timewarp x1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Golden Cookies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Timewarp x3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 130 Golden Cookies | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 Golden Cookies | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍪 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and entertaining
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💎 Satisfying cookie clicking
- 🔥 Keeps you occupied for hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Tedious achievements requiring long playtime
- 📺 Forced ads to progress
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Game crashing after purchasing
- Achievements not unlocking correctly
- Offline production not working as expected
- Leaderboard and tournament issues

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or progress tracking
- More customization options
- Prestige system or resets
- Improved tournament rewards
- Easier achievement requirements


### Swap Gears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-gears/id1053404936)

Solve intricate mechanical puzzles by rearranging gears to complete circuits of motion. Fix contraptions by placing each piece in its correct spot. Enjoy the background music as you build your mechanical masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Gear rearrangement puzzles, Complete motion circuits, Fix contraptions, Multiple machine types, Background music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cookie Clickers 2 free?

Cookie Clickers 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Swap Gears free?

Swap Gears is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cookie Clickers 2 or Swap Gears?

Cookie Clickers 2 is rated higher. Cookie Clickers 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Swap Gears averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cookie Clickers 2 or Swap Gears have ads?

Both Cookie Clickers 2 and Swap Gears show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cookie Clickers 2 or Swap Gears?

Cookie Clickers 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Swap Gears every 21 months. Most recently, Cookie Clickers 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Swap Gears on November 11, 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.*