# Gear Sort Puzzle

> The machine must never stop!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Mulu.GearSortPuzzle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Mulu.GearSortPuzzle)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.Mulu.GearSortPuzzle`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** MondayOFF
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 536,301
- **Rating:** 2.41 / 5 (544 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-05
- **First published:** 2023-01-19
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Mulu.GearSortPuzzle)
- **Website:** [http://www.mondayoff.me](http://www.mondayoff.me/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mondayoff.me/privacyPolicy.html](https://mondayoff.me/privacyPolicy.html)

## Description

Gear Sort Puzzle is an engaging Chrome extension where you manage the inner workings of a machine. Your objective is to add numerous cogwheels, combine parts to build cogs, and merge fully built cogs to create faster, more efficient ones. As your machine runs smoothly, it generates income which you can reinvest in buying more parts and upgrading the system. This continuous cycle ensures the machine never stops, providing endless gameplay and challenge.

The game emphasizes strategic planning and resource management to maximize your machine's efficiency. By upgrading and merging cogwheels, you enhance performance and earnings, making for an addictive puzzle experience that keeps you engaged. Perfect for players who enjoy iterative game mechanics and mechanical puzzles.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.Mulu.GearSortPuzzle.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise the game as good or better, but criticize excessive advertising (including forced/pop-ups and misleading promos), online-only requirements with no achievements, and occasional UI bugs (such as a greyed-out add button). The ad issues and connectivity limitations are the dominant negatives, while the positive sentiment centers on the game's approachable, puzzle-style gameplay.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception: several reviewers call the game good, very good, or the best.
- Some reviewers describe the game as nice or really good, indicating enjoyable gameplay.
- Appeals to casual puzzle-game players with a simple, approachable concept.

### Cons

- Ads are pervasive and intrusive: forced ads, popup ads, and ads after almost every action.
- Ads are perceived as misleading or clickbait, with promos showing features not in the game.
- Requires an internet connection / lacks offline play and Google Play Games integration or achievements.
- Buggy UI: add button can become grey and unresponsive; controls need work.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Mulu.GearSortPuzzle)