Life vs ArrayQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Life
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A life game where you can enjoy changing the pattern with simple rules. 1 . If there are exactly three living cells adjacent to a dead cell, the next generation will be born. 2 . If there are two or three living cells adjacent to a living cell, they will survive in the next generation. mode 'Random1', 'Random2', 'Random3', 'Blinker', 'Toad', 'Beacon', 'Pulsar', 'Octagon', 'Galaxy', 'Hertz oscillator', 'Clock', 'Shuttle', 'Penta decathlon', 'Line1', 'Line2', 'Square1', 'Square2', 'Glider', 'Diamond', 'Lightweight spaceship', 'Middleweight spaceship', 'Heavyweight spaceship', 'Flotilla1', 'Flotilla2', 'Gosper glider gun', 'New gun', 'Simkin glider gun', 'Ping-pong', 'Puffer train1', 'Puffer train2', 'Puffer train3', 'Puffer train4', '5x5', 'Diehard', 'R-pentomino', 'Acorn', 'Edit', * There is also an edit mode.
ArrayQuest
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Real computer science problems. Turned into a game. ArrayQuest transforms two classic algorithms ā Maximum Submatrix and Maximum Path Sum ā into addictive puzzles you can play anywhere. Use logic, intuition, and strategy to find the optimal solution hidden inside every grid. ---- Two Game Modes ---- ā¶ Max Submatrix Drag across the grid to select a rectangle with the highest total sum. Pack in as many positive numbers (blue) as you can, and cut out the negatives (red). Grids grow larger as you advance ā your thinking has to grow with them. ā¶ Max Path Sum Slide your finger from the top-left cell to the bottom-right, tracing the path with the maximum sum. You can only move right or down ā deceptively simple, strategically deep. Reach the goal and the game judges instantly. ---- Features ---- ⢠Stage System: grids get bigger, challenges get sharper ⢠Scoreboard: Record your clear times and chase your personal best ⢠Rules Guide: Clear explanations for each mode, with worked examples ⢠Swipe Input: Smooth, intuitive gesture controls throughout Can you find the optimal solution?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ArrayQuest at none against Life's shown. ArrayQuest also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Life ships an update every 2 months, ArrayQuest daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Life | ArrayQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | E-ONLINESERVICE | Applane |
In-app purchases
Life
No in-app purchases
ArrayQuest
No in-app purchases









