The Arrow vs TapTapUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Arrow
Tap to guide an arrow and avoid incoming circles. This simple yet challenging game features multiple levels and a ranking system to compete with friends. Enjoy its minimalist black and white graphics.
- Tap to avoid obstacles
- Ranking with friends
- Multiple levels
- Black and white graphics
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Sometimes you want to shoot an arrow. You just Tap & Avoid circles Easy to say hard to do Try it yourself ! Features - Ranking with your friends. - Multiple Level. - Black and white Graphics.
TapTapUp
A minimalist arcade game challenges your reflexes with simple one-tap controls. Navigate a triangle through procedurally generated obstacles that increase in speed. Unlock new color themes as you progress and customize your gameplay experience.
- One-tap left/right movement
- Endless runner gameplay
- Procedurally increasing speed
- Unlockable color themes
- Minimalist arcade style
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TapTapUp is a minimalist arcade-style endless runner where a single tap moves your triangle left or right to dodge falling obstacles. With procedurally increasing speed, each session ramps up the reflex challenge and keeps you engaged. Unlock vibrant color themes as rewards for reaching new milestones and customize your play experience. Simple controls and fast-paced action make TapTapUp perfect for quick sessions or marathon runs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapTapUp at none against The Arrow's 1. The Arrow's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. The Arrow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapTapUp asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Arrow | TapTapUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pawana Chatwaranon | Hasancan Cakicioglu |
Customer experience
The Arrow
TapTapUp
In-app purchases
The Arrow
- Remove Ads The Arrow $0.99$0.99
TapTapUp
No in-app purchases









