Comparison

Columns Blast vs Arrow Maze Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Columns Blast

Match three or more same-colored blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to clear them. Choose between blast mode, where you tap to rotate and drag columns, or classic mode with falling columns and board interaction.

Highlights
  • Match 3 or more blocks
  • Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal matches
  • Blast mode with column rotation and dropping
  • Classic mode with falling columns
  • Tap to rotate colors
  • Slide to move columns
Features
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Align 3 or more blocks of the same color in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions to remove them from the board. In blast mode: - tap on new column to rotate colors - drag and drop the new column on board - remove enough number of specified blocks to pass a level   In classic mode, new column falls from top: - sliding left to move left - sliding right to move right - sliding down to move to bottom - tapping on board to rotate colors

About

Arrow Maze Puzzle

Navigate intricate mazes by following arrow clues to find the correct path to the exit. This game offers hundreds of hand-crafted levels with increasing difficulty, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Enjoy brain-teasing challenges at your own pace with its simple controls and relaxing gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique arrow maze levels
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Simple tap-and-follow controls
  • Boost logic and problem-solving skills
  • No time limits
  • Relaxing maze-solving fun
Features
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Arrow Maze Puzzle: Arrow Elimination is a thrilling puzzle game that combines classic maze-solving with unique arrow mechanics! Dive into a world of intricate labyrinths where every turn is guided by arrow clues. Your goal is to follow the arrows, avoid dead ends, and find the correct path to the exit in each challenging level. With hundreds of hand-crafted mazes ranging from easy to expert difficulty, this game offers endless fun for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Key Features: - Hundreds of unique arrow maze levels with increasing difficulty - Simple tap-and-follow controls for smooth gameplay - Brain-teasing challenges to boost your logic and problem-solving skills - Colorful, clean graphics designed for a seamless mobile experience - No time limits—play at your own pace and relax with maze-solving fun Whether you’re a casual gamer looking for a relaxing puzzle or a hardcore maze fan seeking a challenge, Arrow Maze Puzzle is the perfect game to test your skills. Download now and start solving the arrow mazes!

Screenshots

Columns Blast4 screens
Arrow Maze Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Columns Blast at none against Arrow Maze Puzzle's 10. Columns Blast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Arrow Maze Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (783 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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 Maze Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Columns Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Columns Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Maze Puzzle has 783 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Columns Blast's written reviews are positive against 83% of Arrow Maze Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Columns Blast ships an update every 10 days, Arrow Maze Puzzle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Columns Blast versus Arrow Maze Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColumns BlastArrow Maze Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.5 (783 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3783 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB168 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWenzhe LuEASY HESY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Columns Blast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrow Maze Puzzle

All ratings775 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Columns Blast

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Arrow Maze Puzzle

One-time10
  • Newbie Bundle$1.99
  • coins*1000$1.99
  • Item Pack$4.99
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  • coins*3000$4.99
  • No ADs$8.99
  • coins*6500$9.99
  • coins*10000$14.99
  • Luxury Pack$19.99
  • coins*14000$19.99
  • coins*30000$39.99

Questions

Is Columns Blast free?
Columns Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Maze Puzzle free?
Arrow Maze Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Columns Blast or Arrow Maze Puzzle?
Columns Blast is rated higher. Columns Blast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Arrow Maze Puzzle averages 4.5 from 783 ratings.
Do Columns Blast or Arrow Maze Puzzle have ads?
Neither Columns Blast nor Arrow Maze Puzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Columns Blast or Arrow Maze Puzzle?
Columns Blast ships an update every 10 days, and Arrow Maze Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Columns Blast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Arrow Maze Puzzle on November 9, 2026.

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