Comparison

Zen Arrow vs Arrow Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Zen Arrow

Guide arrows to freedom by tapping them in the correct sequence to unravel complex puzzles. This game offers a peaceful challenge designed to quiet the mind and engage problem-solving skills. It features thousands of handcrafted levels with a mindful design for a stress-free experience.

Highlights
  • Mindful tap-based puzzle-solving
  • Intuitive and deep gameplay
  • Thousands of handcrafted levels
  • Clean visuals and smooth interactions
  • Reset and retry mechanics
Features
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Discover the art of mindful puzzling with Zen Arrow. In this elegantly simple game, your task is to guide arrows to freedom by tapping them in the perfect order. Each puzzle is a web of intersecting lines and arrows, but only those with a clear path forward can move. With every thoughtful tap, the tangled web unravels, revealing the calm beneath the chaos. Designed to quiet the mind while engaging your problem-solving skills, Zen Arrow offers a uniquely peaceful challenge. Think step by step, act with intention. Choose wisely—three incorrect moves will end your session, but patience and observation will lead you to success. Each solved puzzle brings a moment of quiet satisfaction, as arrows glide away and the screen returns to stillness. More than just a game, it’s a practice in focus and forward thinking. Key Features: - Pure & Serene Gameplay: No timers, no scores—just thoughtful, tap-based puzzle-solving. - Intuitive Yet Deep: Easy to understand, but each level requires careful observation and sequencing. - Progressive Challenge: Thousands of handcrafted levels that gradually introduce new complexities. - Mindful Design: Clean visuals and smooth interactions create a focused, stress-free environment. - Learn & Retry: Mistakes are part of the journey. Reset with clarity and try a new approach. Find your moment of Zen. Download Zen Arrow now and transform complexity into calm, one arrow at a time.

About

Arrow Explorer

This order-based puzzle game challenges you to strategically remove arrowed lines from a compact stack. Each tap counts as you must select lines that are not blocked, sliding them out in their indicated direction. Clear all lines to solve the puzzle, but be mindful of your limited mistakes.

Highlights
  • Order-based puzzle gameplay
  • Strategic line removal
  • Blocker mechanics
  • Limited mistakes per level
  • Satisfying clears
  • Calm and focused vibe
Features
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Arrow Explorer is an order-based puzzle where every tap matters. The screen starts as a compact stack of arrowed lines. Your job is to peel them away, one by one, until nothing remains. Here’s the twist: you may only remove a line if it’s currently free (not blocked). Tap it and it will slide out in its arrow direction. Choosing the wrong line at the wrong time may cost you a chance. How it works - Tap only lines that aren’t blocked - The line slides out along its arrow direction - You get 3 mistakes before the level ends - Clear every line to complete the puzzle What makes it addictive - Minimal controls, real strategy: it’s all about sequence - Quick, satisfying clears with a calm, focused vibe - Great for short breaks—or long “one more try” sessions If you like puzzles that feel relaxing but demand precision, Arrow Explorer is your next obsession.

Screenshots

Zen Arrow4 screens
Arrow Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zen Arrow and Arrow Explorer are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Zen Arrow sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Arrow Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for Zen Arrow against 3.1 for Arrow Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 54 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 5% and 5% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, Arrow Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zen Arrow versus Arrow Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen ArrowArrow Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (92 ratings) — better3.1 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews5.2% of reviews — better5.0% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size862 MB603 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperLoong Rising LimitedDigital Kingdom PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Zen Arrow

All ratings92 ratings
Positive45.7%
Neutral15.2%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive5.2%
Neutral17.2%
Negative77.6%

Arrow Explorer

All ratings54 ratings
Positive46.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative42.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative85.0%

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Zen Arrow

One-time22
  • limitcoin$0.99
  • icebreakgift099$0.99
  • coins1$1.99
Show 19 more
  • level1$2.99
  • revive1$2.99
  • level2$4.99
  • revive2$4.99
  • beginnerbundle3$6.99
  • coins2$6.99
  • noad2$7.99
  • revive3$8.99
  • revive4$9.99
  • noad$9.99
  • revive5$12.99
  • galaxybattlepass2$14.99
  • battlepass2$14.99
  • coins3$14.99
  • revive6$16.99
  • beginnerbundle7$29.99
  • coins4$29.99
  • coins5$49.99
  • coins6$99.99
20 purchases

Arrow Explorer

One-time20
  • coins1$1.99
  • endlessgift199$1.99
  • endlessgift299$2.99
Show 17 more
  • endlessgift499a$4.99
  • shopbundle1$5.99
  • beachbattlepass$6.99
  • mergebattlepass$6.99
  • removead2$7.99
  • endlessgift799$7.99
  • beachfourpack3$8.99
  • mergefourpack3$8.99
  • threegiftpackgroup999$9.99
  • shopbundle2$9.99
  • removead$9.99
  • mergefourpack1$14.99
  • battlepass2$14.99
  • threegiftpackgroup1499$14.99
  • shopbundle3$19.99
  • beginnerbundle7$29.99
  • shopbundle4$29.99

Questions

Is Zen Arrow free?
Zen Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Explorer free?
Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Arrow or Arrow Explorer?
Zen Arrow is rated higher. Zen Arrow averages 3.2 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Arrow Explorer averages 3.1 from 54 ratings.
Do Zen Arrow or Arrow Explorer have ads?
Neither Zen Arrow nor Arrow Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Arrow or Arrow Explorer?
Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, and Arrow Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, Zen Arrow was updated on September 22, 2026 and Arrow Explorer on September 21, 2026.

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