Comparison

Life vs ArrayQuest

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

Head to head
About

Life

Features
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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.

About

ArrayQuest

Features
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Real computer science problems. Turned into a game. ArrayQuest transforms two classic algorithms — Maximum Submatrix and Maximum Path Sum — 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 — 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 — 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?

Screenshots

Life2 screens
ArrayQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Life ships an update every 2 months, ArrayQuest daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Life versus ArrayQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeArrayQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE-ONLINESERVICEApplane

In-app purchases

None

Life

No in-app purchases

None

ArrayQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Life free?
Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrayQuest free?
ArrayQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Life or ArrayQuest have ads?
Life shows ads; ArrayQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, Life or ArrayQuest?
Life ships an update every 2 months, and ArrayQuest daily. Most recently, Life was updated on October 12, 2026 and ArrayQuest on October 10, 2026.

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