Comparison

Switchgear vs Arrow Maze Out

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

Head to head
About

Switchgear

Features
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Switchgear is an endless system of rotating cogs where you spin around in an endless circle of rotating gears while participating in a hunt where you are both the hunter and the hunted at the same time. The aim of the game is to collect all the items that appear to beat your highest score, and unlock achievement cogs, whilst avoiding falling off the cog, being crushed between the cog teeth or caught by enemies whose purpose is to stop you. Collect power ups to help you stay one step ahead where every second counts.

About

Arrow Maze Out

Slide arrows in a grid to solve increasingly complex puzzles. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board and unlock the exit. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels with a clean, minimalist design, playable offline.

Highlights
  • Arrow sliding mechanics
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Minimalist design
  • Offline play
  • No timers or scores
  • Puzzle-solving gameplay
Features
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tuck in a grid of arrows? Your only job is to slide them out. The Rules Are Simple: Tap any arrow It slides only in the direction it points Movement stops when it hits another arrow Get every arrow off the grid to unlock the exit But The Puzzles Are Not. Every level is a carefully crafted knot of one-way paths, dead ends, and tricky sequences. Plan ahead, think in reverse, and find the perfect order to free them all. Why You'll Love It: Pure Brain-Burner Mechanics – No timers, no scores, just the puzzle and your wits. Hundreds of Handcrafted Levels – From gentle warm-ups to mind-bending labyrinths. Clean Minimalist Design – Distraction-free gameplay with crisp, satisfying visuals. Offline Play – Perfect for commutes or quiet moments. Can you find the one way out? Arrow Maze Out — Move. Think. Escape.

Screenshots

Switchgear4 screens
Arrow Maze Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Switchgear at 5.0 against Arrow Maze Out's 4.5. Arrow Maze Out's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Switchgear sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Arrow Maze Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Switchgear holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Maze Out has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Switchgear ships an update monthly, Arrow Maze Out fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Switchgear versus Arrow Maze Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwitchgearArrow Maze Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlpha Innovation Game Studios Ltd仁兵 杜

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Switchgear

One-time10
  • Slow Time X5$0.99
  • Jolly Roger X5$0.99
  • Extra Time X5$0.99
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  • Shield X5$0.99
  • Extra Life x5$0.99
  • Special Pack X3$4.99
  • Special Pack X10$9.99
  • Special Pack X25$19.99
  • Special Pack X75$49.99
  • Special Pack X200$99.99
10 purchases

Arrow Maze Out

One-time10
  • 1000 coins$1.99
  • Start Bundle$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
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  • 5000 coins$7.99
  • Basic Bundle$9.99
  • 10000 coins$14.99
  • 25000 coins$29.99
  • Super Bundle$34.99
  • 50000 coins$54.99
  • 100000 coins$99.99

Questions

Is Switchgear free?
Switchgear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Maze Out free?
Arrow Maze Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Switchgear or Arrow Maze Out?
Switchgear is rated higher. Switchgear averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arrow Maze Out averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Switchgear or Arrow Maze Out have ads?
Both Switchgear and Arrow Maze Out show ads.
Which is updated more often, Switchgear or Arrow Maze Out?
Switchgear ships an update monthly, and Arrow Maze Out fortnightly. Most recently, Switchgear was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arrow Maze Out on October 24, 2026.

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