Comparison

blocked vs Arrow Explorer

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

Head to head
About

blocked

Features
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Willkommen bei blocked, dem ultimativen Puzzle-Spiel, das deine Denkfähigkeit auf die Probe stellt! Bist du bereit, deine strategischen Fähigkeiten unter Beweis zu stellen und knifflige Rätsel zu lösen? In blocked geht es darum, alle Blöcke auf ein Spielbrett zu legen, aber Vorsicht: Du kannst die Steine nur dort ablegen, wo kein schwarzer Block ist! Deine Aufgabe besteht darin, die verfügbaren Blöcke so zu platzieren, dass sie perfekt in das Feld passen und das Spielbrett vollständig ausfüllen. Mit seiner einfachen und intuitiven Bedienung bietet blocked ein fesselndes Spielerlebnis für Puzzle-Enthusiasten jeden Alters. Nutze deine logischen Fähigkeiten, um die richtige Kombination von Zügen zu finden und Hindernisse zu umgehen. Wähle deine Züge sorgfältig aus, denn jedes Level hat nur eine Lösung! blocked bietet eine Vielzahl von herausfordernden Leveln, die deine Gehirnzellen zum Glühen bringen. Hier sind einige Gründe, warum du Blocked lieben wirst: * Knifflige Herausforderungen: Jedes Level ist eine neue Chance, deine Problemlösungsfähigkeiten zu verbessern und deine grauen Zellen zu trainieren. * Entspannendes Gameplay: blocked bietet ein entspannendes Spielerlebnis, das dich den Alltagsstress vergessen lässt. Lade blocked jetzt herunter und tauche ein in ein Puzzle-Abenteuer, das dich stundenlang fesseln wird! Zeige deine strategischen Fähigkeiten und werde zum Meister des Blocklegens! Bist du bereit, die Herausforderung anzunehmen? Spiele jetzt und finde es heraus!

About

Arrow Explorer

This order-based puzzle game challenges you to strategically remove arrowed lines from a compact stack. Each tap counts as you must select lines that are not blocked, sliding them out in their indicated direction. Clear all lines to solve the puzzle, but be mindful of your limited mistakes.

Highlights
  • Order-based puzzle gameplay
  • Strategic line removal
  • Blocker mechanics
  • Limited mistakes per level
  • Satisfying clears
  • Calm and focused vibe
Features
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Arrow Explorer is an order-based puzzle where every tap matters. The screen starts as a compact stack of arrowed lines. Your job is to peel them away, one by one, until nothing remains. Here’s the twist: you may only remove a line if it’s currently free (not blocked). Tap it and it will slide out in its arrow direction. Choosing the wrong line at the wrong time may cost you a chance. How it works - Tap only lines that aren’t blocked - The line slides out along its arrow direction - You get 3 mistakes before the level ends - Clear every line to complete the puzzle What makes it addictive - Minimal controls, real strategy: it’s all about sequence - Quick, satisfying clears with a calm, focused vibe - Great for short breaks—or long “one more try” sessions If you like puzzles that feel relaxing but demand precision, Arrow Explorer is your next obsession.

Screenshots

blocked3 screens
Arrow Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: blocked at none against Arrow Explorer's 20. blocked also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Arrow Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. blocked asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

blocked ships an update every 6 days, Arrow Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
blocked versus Arrow Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterblockedArrow Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—4.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB609 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichael GangolfDigital Kingdom PTE.LTD.

In-app purchases

None

blocked

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Arrow Explorer

One-time20
  • coins1$1.99
  • endlessgift199$1.99
  • endlessgift299$2.99
Show 17 more
  • endlessgift499a$4.99
  • shopbundle1$5.99
  • beachbattlepass$6.99
  • mergebattlepass$6.99
  • removead2$7.99
  • endlessgift799$7.99
  • beachfourpack3$8.99
  • mergefourpack3$8.99
  • threegiftpackgroup999$9.99
  • shopbundle2$9.99
  • removead$9.99
  • mergefourpack1$14.99
  • battlepass2$14.99
  • threegiftpackgroup1499$14.99
  • shopbundle3$19.99
  • beginnerbundle7$29.99
  • shopbundle4$29.99

Questions

Is blocked free?
blocked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Explorer free?
Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do blocked or Arrow Explorer have ads?
blocked shows ads; Arrow Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, blocked or Arrow Explorer?
blocked ships an update every 6 days, and Arrow Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, blocked was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arrow Explorer on October 31, 2026.

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