The Rewinder vs Arranger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Rewinder
Embark on a 2D puzzle adventure inspired by Chinese folklore. Play as Yun, a "rewinder" who can enter memories to alter history and solve the mystery of a deserted village filled with spirits.
- 2D puzzle adventure gameplay
- Inspired by Chinese folklore
- Pixel art with ink painting aesthetics
- Enter and influence memories
- Unravel village mystery
- Meet mythological figures
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The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land). 【Alter the Timeline】 The player takes on the role of Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's memories and influence their actions. By utilizing "senses" and swaying others' "intentions", he can change history. 【Unravel a Mystery】 At the request of the Spirit Wardens, Yun goes to a small village to investigate why a spirit couldn't be reincarnated. The once thriving village has been deserted and filled with resentful spirits, leaving one woman alone in the teahouse. Who's she waiting for? Where did all the other villagers go? What really happened seven years ago?
Arranger
Embark on a journey of self-discovery as a small-town misfit exploring a world of wonder and fear. Uncover a mysterious 'static' force and challenge a culture of stagnation to find your place.
- Story-driven adventure
- Exploration of a new world
- Challenging societal stagnation
- Character's self-discovery
- Unique 'static' force mechanic
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Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the story of Jemma, a small-town misfit on a journey of self-discovery. Venturing out beyond her stiflingly cozy confines, she finds an inspiring world - but also one ruled by fear, and a strange, immovable ‘static’ force. Can she disrupt a culture of stagnation, and find a place to fit into it?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Rewinder at every 5 days against Arranger's every 3 months. The Rewinder also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (52% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Rewinder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Arranger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Rewinder holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of The Rewinder's written reviews are positive against 33% of Arranger's.
The Rewinder ships an update every 5 days, Arranger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Rewinder | Arranger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better | 3.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.5 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Game Mirror Intelligent Technology CO.,Ltd | Furniture & Mattress LLC |
Customer experience
The Rewinder
Arranger
In-app purchases
The Rewinder
- Root of Evil$0.99
- Chapter 2 & 3$1.99
- Chapter 6 & 7$1.99
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- Chapter 4 & 5$1.99
- Full Game$4.99
Arranger
- Full Game Access$9.99
Questions
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