Comparison

Block Surfer vs Arrow Move

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

Head to head
About

Block Surfer

Build a tower by stacking blocks to overcome obstacles and reach the end. Be careful not to fall off the edge in this fun surfing-style game.

Highlights
  • Stack blocks to build a tower
  • Pass all obstacles
  • Avoid falling off cliffs
  • Cube surfing gameplay
  • Fun and challenging
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Stack blocks to build your tower and pass all the obstacles. But beware, don't fall off the cliff! Surfing never has been so much fun.

About

Arrow Move

A logic puzzle game where you slide tiles following directional arrows to clear the board and reveal hidden pixel artwork. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers or pressure, perfect for focused play or unwinding.

Highlights
  • Intuitive arrow-following mechanics
  • Reveal unique pixel art
  • No timers or pressure
  • Offline play
  • Satisfying logic puzzles
Features
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Follow the arrows. Clear the board. Reveal a masterpiece. Arrow Move is a satisfying logic puzzle where you slide tiles following directional arrows to remove matching patterns — one swipe at a time, until a hidden pixel artwork is unveiled. Each level is a visual puzzle wrapped in a mini gallery. No timers. No pressure. Just clean logic and the reward of watching beautiful art emerge. Why players love it: • Intuitive arrow-follow mechanics — easy to learn, deeply satisfying • Each solved level reveals a unique pixel art illustration • Perfect for commutes, wind-down sessions, or focused play • No internet required Challenge your spatial thinking and build your gallery, one solved puzzle at a time. Download free. Play at your pace.

Screenshots

Block Surfer4 screens
Arrow Move4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Move at 4.7 against Block Surfer's 4.3. Arrow Move also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 3). Block Surfer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Block Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arrow Move sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrow Move holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Move has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Block Surfer versus Arrow Move: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock SurferArrow Move
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (29 ratings) — better
Number of ratings329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB298 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph MullerBRAINWAVE MC PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Block Surfer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Arrow Move

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative3.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Block Surfer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
10 purchases

Arrow Move

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Subscribe$6.991 Month
One-time9
  • Beginner Bundle$1.99
  • 2-Hour Unlimited Lives$1.99
  • Event Bundle$2.99
Show 6 more
  • 990 Coins$2.99
  • 2000 Coins$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 3500 Coins$7.99
  • 9000 Coins$19.99
  • 28000 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is Block Surfer free?
Block Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Move free?
Arrow Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Surfer or Arrow Move?
Arrow Move is rated higher. Block Surfer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Arrow Move averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Block Surfer or Arrow Move have ads?
Neither Block Surfer nor Arrow Move shows ads.

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