Comparison

Alias vs Arrow Puzzle 3D

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

Head to head
About

Alias

This is a team-based word guessing game where players describe words to their teammates without saying them directly. It offers a vast library of words across various categories and customizable rules for engaging party play.

Highlights
  • 5000+ words and phrases
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Customizable game rules
  • Offline play supported
  • Regular word updates
  • Themed word sets
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Alias: Guess the Word - the perfect party word game for family game night, hangouts, and friendly team tournaments! Describe and guess words with your team - like in classic games such as Taboo, Catch Phrase, Heads Up!, Charades, or Activity. Use synonyms, associations, and clever clues… but don’t say the word itself (or any related/root words)! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Alias is a fast-paced team guessing game where you explain words under a timer and score points round by round. Play with friends, family, or coworkers - it instantly turns any evening into a fun competition. KEY FEATURES • 5000+ words and phrases across many categories (movies & TV, music, science, travel, food, sports, tech, and more) • Difficulty levels for every group - from kid-friendly to truly challenging • Flexible rules: set the timer, points, penalties, skips, and teams (great for parties and game night) • Play offline - no internet needed (perfect for trips, road rides, and flights) • New words added regularly, so the game stays fresh WORD SETS & THEMES INSIDE • Kids (Kid-Friendly) • Easy (Warm-Up) • Medium • Hardcore (Expert) • Millennial Mode (30+) - “adulting” topics, money stuff, wellness routines, burnout vibes, and everything we joke about after 30 • Movie Quotes / Cult Classics (International) PERFECT FOR • Party games and group games - laugh, compete, and keep score • Family dinners - simple rules, everyone can join • Friends & couples - fast rounds, big energy • Team building - great icebreaker for coworkers • Travel - play anywhere, even offline If you’re searching for a “word guessing game”, “party game”, “team word game”, “guess the word”, “charades-style game”, or “family game night” - you’ve found it. Download Alias: Guess the Word and turn any moment into a game! Questions or suggestions? Email us: shintekova@gmail.com

About

Arrow Puzzle 3D

This 3D block puzzle game challenges you to tap away colorful shapes with directional arrows. Rotate the cube to find the correct order and clear the board. Unlock new shapes and enjoy satisfying, strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • 3D cube rotation
  • Arrow-guided block removal
  • Unlockable block shapes
  • Color-coded pieces
  • Satisfying tap-to-clear gameplay
  • Always-solvable levels
Features
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Arrow Puzzle 3D is a 3D block puzzle with colorful shapes, arrows, and a twist: every piece can be different. Tap away the blocks, rotate the cube, and find the right order to clear the board. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a block: if the path to the edge is clear, it flies away in the direction of its arrow • Blocked? The block shakes — rotate the 3D cube and look for a better move • Each shape has its own color, so even partially hidden pieces are easier to recognize • Study the arrows, colors, and surrounding blocks before you move • Clear every block by finding the right order, then move on to the next puzzle WHY THIS PUZZLE IS DIFFERENT • Different block shapes: start with simple cubes, then unlock dominoes, L-shapes, T-shapes, S-shapes, a five-block cross, and more • Color-coded pieces: color helps you recognize a block even when part of its shape is hidden • More to discover: new shapes unlock as you progress, changing how you read and solve each level • True 3D gameplay: rotate the cube, inspect every side, and plan your next move • Always-solvable levels: every puzzle is generated backwards from a guaranteed solution, so every level can be completed • Simple controls, deeper strategy: tap away one block at a time and work out the best order • Short, satisfying levels: a quick brain teaser when you have a few minutes to play THINK IN 3D Every arrow puzzle is about more than tapping. Read the direction of each block, recognize shapes that may be hidden behind others, rotate the cube, and work out which piece should move first. Some blocks look blocked from one angle but have a clear path from another. Sometimes removing one piece opens the way for several others. The more shapes you unlock, the more carefully you need to plan. If you enjoy block puzzle games, arrow puzzles, logic puzzles, unblock challenges, and satisfying tap-to-clear gameplay, Arrow Puzzle 3D gives the classic formula a new twist. Tap away the blocks, rotate the cube, unlock new shapes, and clear every arrow puzzle one move at a time.

Screenshots

Alias4 screens
Arrow Puzzle 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Puzzle 3D at 5.0 against Alias's 4.2. Arrow Puzzle 3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrow Puzzle 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alias ships an update monthly, Arrow Puzzle 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alias versus Arrow Puzzle 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliasArrow Puzzle 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB98 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperViktoriya ShintekovaSerhii Yehorov

Customer experience

Alias

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrow Puzzle 3D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Alias

No in-app purchases

None

Arrow Puzzle 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alias free?
Alias is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Puzzle 3D free?
Arrow Puzzle 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alias or Arrow Puzzle 3D?
Arrow Puzzle 3D is rated higher. Alias averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Arrow Puzzle 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Alias or Arrow Puzzle 3D have ads?
Both Alias and Arrow Puzzle 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alias or Arrow Puzzle 3D?
Alias ships an update monthly, and Arrow Puzzle 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alias was updated on October 28, 2026 and Arrow Puzzle 3D on October 14, 2026.

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