Comparison

Arrow Puzzle vs String Flick

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

Head to head
About

Arrow Puzzle

This logic game challenges you to tap arrows in the correct sequence to clear a maze-like grid. It offers a relaxing yet engaging experience, perfect for a mental workout and stress relief. Enjoy hundreds of puzzles with no time pressure.

Highlights
  • Tap arrows to clear the grid
  • Find free paths to escape
  • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily challenges and trophies
  • Helpful hints available
  • No timer, no pressure
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Arrow Puzzle is a relaxing logic game that turns simple taps into a rewarding challenge. Your goal is straightforward: find a free path, tap arrows in the right order, and enjoy as the maze slowly turns into a clear, empty board. Follow the arrows to escape the puzzle and find a soothing flow that keeps your mind engaged and relaxed. Looking for a gentle workout for your brain without any pressure attached? This comforting arrow game lets you tap away the stress, gives you a focused break from the noise, and helps you train your logic and spatial thinking as you build a calming daily ritual. Each cleared board in the arrow game is a small mental reset—a satisfying win for your mind. How to Play Arrow Puzzle: - In this tap away puzzle game, your goal is to clear the grid—a maze of arrows all pointing in different directions. - Escape the arrow puzzle grid by finding a free path. An arrow moves only when its way ahead is clear and no other arrows are blocking its path. Take a moment to think first. - Tap arrows away one by one to help them leave the grid and open up more space for the others. - Avoid blocked arrows. If you tap an arrow whose path is blocked, you lose a life. Lives are limited on each level, but you can always rethink your plan and try again at your own pace. - If you get stuck, use helpful hints to highlight an arrow that can safely escape the maze. - Plan the order of your taps, help every arrow escape, and enjoy the moment when the last arrow leaves and everything falls into place. Why You'll Love Arrow Puzzle: • A minimalist arrow game with simple rules and deep strategy—easy to start, satisfying to master. • Hundreds of handcrafted tap away style puzzles that grow in challenge as you play. • Daily Challenges—play every day, complete monthly challenges, and collect unique trophies. • Helpful hints when you need a small nudge to release an arrow and keep the flow going. • No timer, no pressure—a relaxing escape and a true delight for your mind. • Clean, calming visuals and smooth animations that keep the focus on puzzle-solving in this tap game. Play Arrow Puzzle, clear the grid of arrows, and enjoy a rare balance of sharp focus and deep relaxation.

About

String Flick

Features
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String Flick is a fast, skill-based arcade game where precision and timing decide the winner. Flick your pieces, aim carefully, and outplay your opponent in this addictive tabletop-style challenge. Whether you're competing against friends or testing your skills against AI, every match is quick, intense, and fun. Features Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay Easy to learn, hard to master. Just flick and score! Player vs Player Mode Challenge your friends on the same device and prove who’s better. Smart AI Opponent Play against a bot with adjustable difficulty levels. Custom Difficulty Choose your challenge level and improve your skills over time. Immersive Experience Background music controls Sound effects Vibration feedback Competitive Matches Win rounds, dominate the board, and celebrate victory! How to Play Drag and release to flick your piece Aim strategically to outplay your opponent Score more points to win the match Set fun challenges for the loser! Why You’ll Love It Quick matches – perfect for short breaks Local multiplayer fun Smooth and satisfying controls Clean and modern UI Great for all ages

Screenshots

Arrow Puzzle4 screens
String Flick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Flick at none against Arrow Puzzle's 10. String Flick also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Arrow Puzzle's advantage is chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. String Flick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, String Flick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Arrow Puzzle versus String Flick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow PuzzleString Flick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasybrain LtdChirag Patel

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arrow Puzzle

One-time10
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Safety Offer$4.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
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  • Starter Pack$7.99
  • Classic Bundle$9.99
  • Arrow Puzzle No Ads$9.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Arrow Puzzle No Ads$14.99
  • Master Offer$29.99
None

String Flick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrow Puzzle free?
Arrow Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Flick free?
String Flick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrow Puzzle or String Flick have ads?
Both Arrow Puzzle and String Flick show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Puzzle or String Flick?
Arrow Puzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and String Flick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arrow Puzzle was updated on November 6, 2026 and String Flick on October 24, 2026.

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