Comparison

Arrower vs Osmo Tangram

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

Head to head
About

Arrower

Guide cheerful yellow arrows to their matching boxes in this relaxing puzzle game. Interact with arrows to make them glide in their pointed direction, encountering special boxes that offer assistance. Enjoy a minimalist design and serene challenges.

Highlights
  • Intuitive arrow interaction
  • Special assisting boxes
  • Minimalist design
  • Serene puzzle challenges
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Absolutely, here's an extended and more enticing promotional description for Arrower: "Embark on a serene journey with Arrower, a beautifully crafted and incredibly relaxing puzzle game that transcends the ordinary. Your mission is simple yet captivating: guide all the cheerful yellow arrows to their designated yellow box. The magic happens with a gentle touch - just interact with the arrows, and they'll gracefully glide in the direction they're pointing, whether it's up, left, right, or down. But that's not all. Arrower is more than just a game; it's an immersive experience. As you progress, you'll stumble upon a mesmerizing array of special boxes that provide a helping hand to these playful arrows. These surprises not only add an exciting twist to the puzzle-solving adventure but also make your journey smoother and more enchanting. So, immerse yourself in the world of Arrower and discover the art of relaxation through mind-teasing challenges. Delight in the beauty of minimalism, as you navigate each puzzle, unlocking the secrets hidden within. Arrower isn't just a game; it's a tranquil escape, a visual delight, and a soothing challenge, all wrapped into one. Get ready to unlock the potential of your mind while you unlock the paths for the arrows. Arrower - where simplicity meets serenity, and every touch brings you closer to the ultimate satisfaction. Get ready to enjoy the serene beauty and captivating challenges of Arrower!"

About

Osmo Tangram

This app reinvents a classic puzzle game with a hands-on, interactive approach. Arrange physical tangram pieces to solve on-screen challenges, developing spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. Explore diverse puzzles and bring your creations to life.

Highlights
  • Physical tangram pieces
  • On-screen puzzle matching
  • Spatial reasoning development
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Creative shape building
  • Interactive learning experience
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A timeless game reinvented in a hands-on, interactive way! In Osmo Genius Tangram, arrange physical tangram pieces to match on-screen puzzles. It’s a great way to exercise spatial and visual problem-solving skills. Start thinking with shapes! Animals, spaceships, people and more — there’s so much to create. Through a variety of puzzles, challenge yourself through multiple levels of difficulty and watch your creations come to life on screen! Play your favorite Osmo Genius Tangram on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Genius game hardware - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Requires the Osmo Base and Osmo Tangram Pieces. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit or Osmo Genius Tangram. Learn more at playosmo.com. * Other Osmo Genius Starter Kit games Masterpiece and Newton are not available on iPhone today, they will be released in the next month or two, so keep your eyes peeled! * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 "This interplay between the physical and digital realms looks and feels like magic." - Forbes "Osmo has been a revolution in our family." - Wired Winner of the toy industry's top awards: **Best Design** - Good Design, 2016 **Best Product Designs** - Fast Company Finalist, 2016 **Innovative Toy of the Year** - TOTY Finalist, 2015 **Best Inventions** - TIME, 2014 About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

Screenshots

Arrower4 screens
Osmo Tangram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Osmo Tangram at Free against Arrower's $2.99. Osmo Tangram also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 1). Arrower's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Osmo Tangram is free to download; Arrower costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmo Tangram has 166 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrower ships an update every 44 months, Osmo Tangram every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arrower versus Osmo Tangram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowerOsmo Tangram
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (166 ratings)
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB501 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximiliano Julio DemonteTangible Play

Customer experience

Arrower

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Osmo Tangram

All ratings166 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

None

Arrower

No in-app purchases

None

Osmo Tangram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrower free?
Arrower costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmo Tangram free?
Osmo Tangram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arrower or Osmo Tangram?
Arrower is rated higher. Arrower averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Osmo Tangram averages 4.1 from 166 ratings.
Do Arrower or Osmo Tangram have ads?
Neither Arrower nor Osmo Tangram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrower or Osmo Tangram?
Arrower ships an update every 44 months, and Osmo Tangram every 2 months. Most recently, Arrower was updated on October 18, 2026 and Osmo Tangram on October 9, 2026.

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