Comparison

The Dot vs Arroway Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

The Dot

Features
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Hyper Casual Endless Runner. Swipe to move the DOT. スワイプで点を移動させる。

About

Arroway Puzzle

Features
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■ One rule. Just tap the arrows. The screen is packed with tangled, overlapping arrows. Tap one and it dashes off in the direction it points, retracing its own path as it slides off the screen. Clear every arrow off the board to win. One-tap controls, endless brain-teasing fun. Anyone can pick it up in seconds — and no one can put it down. ■ The satisfying "almost impossible" feeling. If another arrow blocks its path, an arrow can't move. Which one do you release first so everything flows out without a jam? The moment you spot the right first move, the whole tangle unravels in a chain reaction. That gap between how complex it looks and how few taps it really takes is what makes Arroway so satisfying. ■ Don't trust your eyes. That line you thought was a maze wall? It's actually one giant arrow. Arroway is full of clever "gotcha" twists. Study the board carefully and read the hidden dependencies to find your way out. ■ Perfect for you if you... ・want a quick mental workout in spare moments ・love simple, intuitive puzzles ・can't resist "just one more level" games ・enjoy brain training and logic puzzles ■ Features ・One-tap controls — no tutorial needed, play instantly ・Tons of levels, from gentle intro to brain-bending challenges ・Trajectory guide and hints when you get stuck ・Bite-sized levels, just seconds each — ideal for short breaks Set every tangled arrow free. How far can you go?

Screenshots

The Dot1 screens
Arroway Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Dot at none against Arroway Puzzle's shown. The Dot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Dot ships an update daily, Arroway Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
The Dot versus Arroway Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DotArroway Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRikuto KomatsuPicorea, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

The Dot

No in-app purchases

None

Arroway Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Dot free?
The Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arroway Puzzle free?
Arroway Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Dot or Arroway Puzzle have ads?
Arroway Puzzle shows ads; The Dot does not.
Which is updated more often, The Dot or Arroway Puzzle?
The Dot ships an update daily, and Arroway Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, The Dot was updated on October 12, 2026 and Arroway Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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