Comparison

! Exploding Paintballs ! vs Arrower

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

Head to head
About

! Exploding Paintballs !

A tilt-sensitive arcade game where players link and explode colored paintballs. Compete with friends on leaderboards for high scores and unlock more levels through in-app purchases. Experience realistic physics and varied explosion sounds.

Highlights
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Link and explode colored paintballs
  • Realistic explosion sounds
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Unlockable levels via IAP
Features
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!Exploding Paintballs! is a tilt-sensitive arcade game with paintballs that float (blue and green) and paintballs that sink (red and yellow). When certain color combinations of paintballs touch they link together and, when the link is complete, explode with a loud realistic explosion noise. The color combinations that will explode vary with each Level. The Game Center records various scores on Leaderboards such as number of Levels completed, number of explosions, best times for certain Levels and best times for all Levels combined. Compete with your Game Center Friends to see who can make the most explosions or who can get 10 explosions on one or all Levels the fastest. Gravity is adjusted by tilting the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Alternatively, !Exploding Paintballs! can respond to touch moves rather than tilt. The exploding noise differs for the different color combinations that explode (e.g. gunshots, crashes, bombs). The sound can be turned off or made into a vibration. There are 8 free Levels - 4 with walls and 4 without walls. An In App Purchase expands the number of Levels to 66 - 33 Levels with walls and 33 Levels without walls. !Exploding Paintballs! is based on a kinetic simulation using the device's accelerometer and realistic principles of physics (buoyancy, inertia, viscosity, Hooke's Law and color confinement). For accuracy and stability it uses a half step modification to Euler's Algorithm as described by Feynman (Lectures on Physics, Vol. 1, Ch. 9, P. 5) and Cromer (Am. J. Phy. 49, 455 (1981)). The screen shots below are: 1) Free Level 1 - Red-Blue. A red-blue combination is shown exploding. 2) The Levels Table. The 4 free Levels are shown together with the Best Times and maximum number of Explosions. 3) Free Level 2 - Red-Blue, Yellow-Green. A red-blue (yellow-green for iPad) combination is shown exploding. 4) Free Level 3 - Blue-Yellow-Green. Some partial combinations are shown linked and one blue-yellow-green is shown exploding. 5) Free Level 4 - Red-Green-Green-Loop. Some partial combinations for the loop are shown linked and one red-green-green-loop is shown exploding.

About

Arrower

Guide cheerful yellow arrows to their matching boxes in this relaxing puzzle game. Interact with arrows to make them glide in their pointed direction, encountering special boxes that offer assistance. Enjoy a minimalist design and serene challenges.

Highlights
  • Intuitive arrow interaction
  • Special assisting boxes
  • Minimalist design
  • Serene puzzle challenges
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Absolutely, here's an extended and more enticing promotional description for Arrower: "Embark on a serene journey with Arrower, a beautifully crafted and incredibly relaxing puzzle game that transcends the ordinary. Your mission is simple yet captivating: guide all the cheerful yellow arrows to their designated yellow box. The magic happens with a gentle touch - just interact with the arrows, and they'll gracefully glide in the direction they're pointing, whether it's up, left, right, or down. But that's not all. Arrower is more than just a game; it's an immersive experience. As you progress, you'll stumble upon a mesmerizing array of special boxes that provide a helping hand to these playful arrows. These surprises not only add an exciting twist to the puzzle-solving adventure but also make your journey smoother and more enchanting. So, immerse yourself in the world of Arrower and discover the art of relaxation through mind-teasing challenges. Delight in the beauty of minimalism, as you navigate each puzzle, unlocking the secrets hidden within. Arrower isn't just a game; it's a tranquil escape, a visual delight, and a soothing challenge, all wrapped into one. Get ready to unlock the potential of your mind while you unlock the paths for the arrows. Arrower - where simplicity meets serenity, and every touch brings you closer to the ultimate satisfaction. Get ready to enjoy the serene beauty and captivating challenges of Arrower!"

Screenshots

! Exploding Paintballs !4 screens
Arrower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ! Exploding Paintballs ! at Free against Arrower's $2.99. ! Exploding Paintballs ! also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Arrower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads 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

! Exploding Paintballs ! is free to download; Arrower costs $2.99 up front. ! Exploding Paintballs ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arrower asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ! Exploding Paintballs ! has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

! Exploding Paintballs ! ships an update every 2 months, Arrower every 44 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
! Exploding Paintballs ! versus Arrower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter! Exploding Paintballs !Arrower
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 44 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter KramerMaximiliano Julio Demonte

Customer experience

! Exploding Paintballs !

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrower

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

! Exploding Paintballs !

One-time1
  • upgrade to play the Additional Levels$0.99
None

Arrower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ! Exploding Paintballs ! free?
! Exploding Paintballs ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrower free?
Arrower costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ! Exploding Paintballs ! or Arrower?
Arrower is rated higher. ! Exploding Paintballs ! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Arrower averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ! Exploding Paintballs ! or Arrower have ads?
Neither ! Exploding Paintballs ! nor Arrower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ! Exploding Paintballs ! or Arrower?
! Exploding Paintballs ! ships an update every 2 months, and Arrower every 44 months. Most recently, ! Exploding Paintballs ! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Arrower on October 18, 2026.

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