# Gear Fever

> Place your gears and start gaining money!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pumpkin.gearfever](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pumpkin.gearfever)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pumpkin.gearfever`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Supersonic Studios LTD
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 872,555
- **Rating:** 3.52 / 5 (2,233 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-12
- **First published:** 2022-08-15
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pumpkin.gearfever)
- **Website:** [https://supersonic.com/](https://supersonic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://supersonic.com/privacy/](https://supersonic.com/privacy/)

## Description

Gear Fever is an engaging Chrome extension game where players place and merge gears to earn money. By strategically merging gears, users can upgrade their equipment and increase their earnings. The gameplay is simple yet addictive: place your gears, merge them to upgrade, and click more to boost your gains. This extension offers a fun and interactive way to challenge your merging skills and accumulate virtual wealth efficiently.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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`
- `com.pumpkin.gearfever.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find Gear Fever fun and promising, but overwhelmingly criticize excessive ads, frequent glitches, and bugs that hinder gameplay. Many report device overheating or crashing, and confusion due to a misleading currency system and forced ad-walls. Additionally, progress loss after updates frustrates players, overshadowing the game's potential and core fun mechanics.

### Pros

- The game concept is fun and engaging.
- There is potential for gameplay improvement and bug fixes.
- Some players find the core mechanics enjoyable despite issues.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay.
- Frequent glitches and bugs affecting playability and progress.
- Game causes devices to overheat or crash after extended play.
- Misleading in-game currency system and confusing upgrade mechanics.
- Loss of game progress after updates without proper saves.

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