Comparison

Dum Dum Puzzle vs Arrow Nova

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

Head to head
About

Dum Dum Puzzle

Features
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Magic Square is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game that sharpens logic, memory, and pattern recognition. Place numbers to complete magical rows and unlock progressively tougher boards. Perfect for quick brain workouts or long puzzle sessions

About

Arrow Nova

Features
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Arrow Nova is a compact one-tap puzzle game about reading arrow paths and setting off the right chain reaction. Every board starts with arrows, blockers, and special pieces. Pick the best arrow, launch the chain, and clear the board with careful timing and planning. Levels are short enough for quick sessions, but each new layout asks you to think ahead. Features: - One-tap arrow chain puzzles. - Campaign levels with growing challenge. - Endless mode for longer runs. - Daily challenge with a fresh puzzle each day. - Coins, achievements, streaks, and unlockable board skins. - Hints, undo, and replay options. - Local progress with no account required. - Portrait layout designed for one-handed play. Plan the path, trigger the chain, and turn one tap into a full board clear.

Screenshots

Dum Dum Puzzle3 screens
Arrow Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dum Dum Puzzle at none against Arrow Nova's 5. Dum Dum Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Arrow Nova sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Dum Dum Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Dum Dum Puzzle versus Arrow Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDum Dum PuzzleArrow Nova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChandra Pratap Narayan SinghThong Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Dum Dum Puzzle

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Arrow Nova

One-time5
  • 200 Coins$0.99
  • 600 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Dum Dum Puzzle free?
Dum Dum Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Nova free?
Arrow Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dum Dum Puzzle or Arrow Nova have ads?
Arrow Nova shows ads; Dum Dum Puzzle does not.

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