Caloreload vs Arrow.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caloreload
Engage in a fast-paced shooting game where you absorb enemy bullets to power your own attacks. Upgrade your weapons with in-game currency to climb the ranks. Master movement and shooting mechanics to avoid damage and defeat opponents.
- Absorb bullets to power attacks
- Shoot back at enemies
- Upgrade guns with in-game currency
- Climb fluctuating skill-based ranks
- Automatic progress saving
- Utilize environmental walls for cover
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Eat bullets flying around to block them, and shoot back as much as you eat! A high-tempo and exhilarating shooting game! Strengthen your guns with the coins you get by playing, and aim for higher ranks that fluctuate according to your skill! Swipe the left screen to move, and touch the right screen to shoot as many bullets as you eat! If you get hit by a bullet while preparing to shoot, it will be a mistake! Your progress will be automatically saved! --Help Corner-- - If you miss a stage, the gauge will drop, but after that the gauge will not drop unless you change the stage! Convenient for finding clues to capture! - If there is no wall between you and the enemy, they will notice you and attack you! Let's make good use of the walls! - If you reload while being spotted by an enemy, the time until you shoot will be reset! - You can tell how long it takes for the enemy to shoot at you by looking at the whiteness of the cannon!
Arrow.
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Protect the core from incoming arrows! An action-packed defense game with simple controls! An exhilarating defense game where you shield yourself against wave after wave of arrows to keep the core safe. [Game Features] A variety of arrows: Keep things exciting with different mechanics, such as arrows that fly straight and others that teleport to the opposite side! Intuitive controls: Easily move your shield just by tapping and swiping the screen! Waves of incoming arrows: Defeat increasingly difficult waves and aim for a high score. Casual and quick to play: Perfect for jumping in and playing again and again during spare moments! Put your aim and decision-making skills to the test! Don't let the arrows get through... Download now and take on the challenge!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arrow. at daily against Caloreload's every 18 months. Caloreload's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caloreload ships an update every 18 months, Arrow. daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caloreload | Arrow. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shunsuke Shibata | Yuto Shibuya |
In-app purchases
Caloreload
No in-app purchases
Arrow.
No in-app purchases









