Comparison

Dactyl vs Arrow Dash

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

Head to head
About

Dactyl

This is a fast-paced game designed to test and improve finger dexterity. Players must quickly defuse virtual bombs before they explode, requiring focus and quick reflexes. It offers a simple yet addictive challenge for those looking to exercise their fingers.

Highlights
  • Finger dexterity test
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Bomb defusal challenge
  • Focus and reflex training
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Test your dexterity! Dactyl is an addictive, fast-paced exercise for your fingers. The premise of the game is simple--defuse the bombs before they blow up. Clear your mind and put your fingers to work... Note: Dactyl 2's first level is approximately the same thing as this app. (There is no penalty in Dactyl 2, however, for stray touches.) To get a feel on where you rank in the world, consult Dactyl 2's leader board for that level. Also available: * Dactyl 2 * Dactyl School

About

Arrow Dash

Features
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Arrow Dash is a strategic logic puzzle game with 320 brain-teasing levels across 8 space-themed worlds. Think ahead, tap smart, and clear the board! Guide glowing energy arrows off the grid in this captivating puzzle adventure. Each arrow points in a direction — tap the right ones to clear a path and solve the puzzle. FEATURES • 8 unique worlds with 40 levels each (320 levels!) • Colorful energy beam arrows with stunning animations • Strategic gameplay — plan your moves carefully • Hints and undo system to help when stuck • Earn coins and gems to unlock cosmetic items • Customize your arrows with fireflies, trails, and themes • Beautiful space-themed visuals with particle effects • Haptic feedback for immersive gameplay HOW TO PLAY • Tap arrows that have a clear path to the edge of the grid • Clear all arrows to complete each level • Earn up to 3 stars based on remaining hearts • Use hints to find the right arrow Perfect for fans of brain teasers, logic puzzles, grid challenges, and strategic thinking games. Download free and start solving today!

Screenshots

Dactyl3 screens
Arrow Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dactyl at none against Arrow Dash's 8. Dactyl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Arrow Dash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dactyl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dactyl versus Arrow Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDactylArrow Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMauvila SoftwareEnes Kaya

Bugs and requests

Dactyl

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game ending when touching background
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Difficulty settings or levels
  • Online leaderboards and global high scores
  • Pause button or option to save progress

Arrow Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dactyl

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Arrow Dash

One-time8
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 50 Gems$1.99
Show 5 more
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 2000 Coins$2.99
  • 200 Gems$4.99
  • Season Pass$4.99

Questions

Is Dactyl free?
Dactyl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Dash free?
Arrow Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dactyl or Arrow Dash have ads?
Arrow Dash shows ads; Dactyl does not.

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