Comparison

Zen Arrow vs Arrow Carnival

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 Carnival

A minimalist puzzle game where players must strategically remove arrows in the correct sequence. It requires logic, timing, and spatial reasoning to clear the board without getting stuck. Enjoy hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty and a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Minimalist arrow puzzle gameplay
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Logic, timing, and spatial planning
  • Undo and quick restart options
  • Clean, distraction-free visuals
  • Offline play
Features
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Arrow Carnival is a minimalist arrow puzzle game where you clear the board by removing arrows in the right order. Each arrow can move only in the direction it points, so you’ll need logic, timing, and spatial planning to avoid getting stuck. Key Features: - Easy to learn, challenging to master - Hundreds of levels with steadily increasing difficulty - Undo and quick restart for stress-free trial and error - Clean, distraction-free visuals built for focused puzzle solving Play offline anytime - perfect for quick breaks or longer logic-challenge sessions. Download now and start clearing the arrows.

Screenshots

Zen Arrow4 screens
Arrow Carnival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zen Arrow at none against Arrow Carnival's shown. Arrow Carnival's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (15% vs 5%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Zen Arrow sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Arrow Carnival sells 10 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 — 3.0 for Zen Arrow against 3.1 for Arrow Carnival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of Zen Arrow's written reviews are positive against 15% of Arrow Carnival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zen Arrow versus Arrow Carnival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen ArrowArrow Carnival
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (105 ratings)3.1 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews15.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB439 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperLoong Rising LimitedMETA SLOTS LIMITED

Customer experience

Zen Arrow

All ratings105 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral17.7%
Negative77.4%

Arrow Carnival

All ratings44 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative43.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative73.1%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Zen Arrow

One-time24
  • coinrush$0.99
  • limitcoin$0.99
  • icebreakgift099$0.99
Show 21 more
  • coins1$1.99
  • level1$2.99
  • revive1$2.99
  • oneplusonegift499$4.99
  • 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
10 purchases

Arrow Carnival

One-time10
  • coin1$1.99
  • bundle1$4.99
  • bundle5$6.99
Show 7 more
  • coin2$7.99
  • bundle2$9.99
  • coin3$14.99
  • bundle3$19.99
  • coin4$29.99
  • bundle4$49.99
  • coin5$54.99

Questions

Is Zen Arrow free?
Zen Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Carnival free?
Arrow Carnival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Arrow or Arrow Carnival?
Arrow Carnival is rated higher. Zen Arrow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Arrow Carnival averages 3.1 from 44 ratings.
Do Zen Arrow or Arrow Carnival have ads?
Arrow Carnival shows ads; Zen Arrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen Arrow or Arrow Carnival?
Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, and Arrow Carnival every 10 days. Most recently, Zen Arrow was updated on October 23, 2026 and Arrow Carnival on October 19, 2026.

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