Shake & Release vs Arrow Out
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shake & Release
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This is an exhilarating stress-relief app designed to help you burn away your worries with fire. Simply input the word that represents your stress, then shake your smartphone! The More you shake, the more points you earn, and more "stress words" will multiply across your screen. Finally, press the "BOOOOM!!!" button to watch all your stress explode. Shake! Shake! Shake! while aiming for a high score and relieving your stress!!!
Arrow Out
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Two logic puzzles. One satisfying clear. Tap arrows free from a crowded grid — then switch to Magic Arrow Pop. Fire a colored bow, bounce shots off diversion tiles, split the path, and pop every matching gem slime. Easy to start, delightfully clever to solve. HOW IT WORKS • Arrow Out: Tap arrows to let them escape without blocking others. Order matters—one wrong tap jams the board. • Magic Arrow Pop: Tap a bow matching a gem slime’s color. Same color pops; wrong color stays. • Diversion Tiles: Bounce arrows to redirect shots around tight corners. • Splitter Tiles: Divide one shot into two paths to double your clear power. • Star Scoring: You get 3 hearts. Protect them across every move to claim a 3-star rating. KEY FEATURES • Two Unique Modes: Master spatial untangling, then switch to color-ricochet tactics. • 1,350+ Stages: 1,001 Arrow Out levels plus 350 Magic Pop boards. • Tactical Boosters: Rainbow Arrow: Pops slimes of any color when you run out of moves. Bomb: Clears edge-adjacent targets to open up stuck paths. Magic Wand: Instantly fires a valid shot to protect your streak. Hint: Points out the next safe play. • Zero Twitch Stress: No finger-dragging or aiming panic. Tap, plan, and watch the chain reaction play out. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Crisp pops, colorful particle bursts, and rewarding board clears. • Horned gem slimes that look cute but demand real foresight. • Pure logic over luck: read the bounces, calculate splits, and plan ahead. • Ideal for a quick 2-minute break or hours of "just one more board." PERFECT FOR Fans of arrow escapes, color-match logic, path planners, and calm brain teasers. Clean, intuitive mechanics great for all ages. NOTES • Contains ads, with optional rewarded videos for hints and revives. • Pure puzzle gaming—no real-money cash-out mechanics. Ready for the next board? Download Arrow Out: Magic Pop and start clearing today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arrow Out at every 3 days against Shake & Release's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shake & Release ships an update fortnightly, Arrow Out every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shake & Release | Arrow Out |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kana Uchida | Luong Phuc Thien |
In-app purchases
Shake & Release
No in-app purchases
Arrow Out
No in-app purchases
Questions
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