Comparison

ContraBee vs Arrow Storm

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

Head to head
About

ContraBee

This app offers a daily word puzzle using the same letter hive as the New York Times Spelling Bee. It challenges players to find words without using the required center letter, encouraging a different approach to word discovery.

Highlights
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Uses NYT Spelling Bee letter hive
  • Excludes center letter
  • Encourages alternative word finding
  • Unique puzzle twist
Features
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ContraBee is a complement to each day’s official New York Times Spelling Bee. It uses the same hive as each day’s Spelling Bee, but with a twist: Instead of requiring the center letter, Contra Bee excludes it. You’ll be surprised at how many words you can find if you turn your mind upside down.

About

Arrow Storm

Test your reflexes with fast-paced arrow-swiping challenges. Swipe in the correct direction to score, or the opposite for patterned arrows. Offers multiple game modes and global leaderboards for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced arrow swiping
  • Opposite swipe for patterned arrows
  • Four distinct game modes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Addictive high-score gameplay
  • Simple controls
Features
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Test Your Reflexes in Arrow Storm – The Ultimate Swipe-and-Score Game! Get ready for the ultimate hypercasual challenge in Arrow Storm, where speed and precision are everything. Swipe the arrows in the right direction—or the opposite for patterned arrows—before they fade away. With simple controls and fast-paced gameplay, Arrow Storm is easy to pick up but nearly impossible to put down. Can you master it and achieve the highest score? Simple Controls, Addictive Gameplay Swipe in the direction of the arrows and react quickly to patterned arrows which require opposite swipes. Stay sharp, because every moment counts! Whether you're playing a quick game or aiming for a new personal best, Arrow Storm delivers endless fun. Four Exciting Game Modes Normal Mode: Swipe arrows endlessly and aim for a high score. Hard Mode: Take on a faster, more intense challenge for seasoned players. Time Attack Mode: Swipe as many arrows as possible in 30 seconds. How high can you score before time runs out? Race Mode: Swipe through 30 arrows as fast as you can. Test your speed and precision in this thrilling sprint! Compete for High Scores Challenge yourself to beat your personal best or compete with friends and players worldwide. The addictive high-score gameplay will keep you coming back for more. Global Leaderboards & Challenges Track your performance on global leaderboards and see how you stack up against top players. Prove you have the quickest reflexes! Endless Replayability With its simple mechanics, fast-paced action, and four unique game modes, Arrow Storm is perfect for quick play sessions or longer gaming marathons. The fun never stops! Download Arrow Storm today and test your reflexes in this addictive arcade experience. Swipe, score, and storm your way to the top!

Screenshots

ContraBee3 screens
Arrow Storm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Storm at 5.0 against ContraBee's 4.0. ContraBee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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 Storm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ContraBee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrow Storm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ContraBee versus Arrow Storm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContraBeeArrow Storm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLexi Games LLCPower-Up Game Studios LLC

Customer experience

ContraBee

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral14.3%
Negative61.9%

Arrow Storm

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ContraBee

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Arrow Storm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is ContraBee free?
ContraBee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Storm free?
Arrow Storm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ContraBee or Arrow Storm?
Arrow Storm is rated higher. ContraBee averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Arrow Storm averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ContraBee or Arrow Storm have ads?
Arrow Storm shows ads; ContraBee does not.

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