# blocked vs Arrow Explorer

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.

Both are free to download. Arrow Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. blocked asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | blocked | Arrow Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-explorer/id6758128529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **67** |
| Positive reviews | — | 4.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 609 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Gangolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/668429671) | [Digital Kingdom PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491313721) |

## What reviewers say

### blocked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked-logik-puzzle/id6449837168)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arrow Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-explorer/id6758128529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coins1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift499a | $4.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| beachbattlepass | $6.99 | one-time |
| mergebattlepass | $6.99 | one-time |
| removead2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| beachfourpack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| mergefourpack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| threegiftpackgroup999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| removead | $9.99 | one-time |
| mergefourpack1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| battlepass2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| threegiftpackgroup1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| beginnerbundle7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle4 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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