Comparison

Zen Arrow vs Path Flow

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

Path Flow

This brain teaser challenges your spatial thinking with hundreds of unique maze levels. Swipe and connect paths to escape the grid, with intuitive controls and relaxing visuals. Enjoy endless logic challenges offline, perfect for training your mind anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Brain-teasing puzzles
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Endless logic challenges
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Offline play
Features
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Ready to test your logic and find the ultimate escape route? Path Flow: Maze Puzzle is a captivating and addictive brain teaser that will challenge your spatial thinking! Swipe, connect, and guide the flow to victory. How to Play: It is simple but highly challenging! Observe the direction of the arrows, tap or swipe to move the blocks, and connect the right path to escape the grid. But watch out - every move counts, and the mazes get trickier as you progress! Can you clear the board without getting stuck? Game Features: • Brain-Teasing Puzzles: Hundreds of unique and clever levels designed to train your mind, boost your IQ, and improve your logic skills. • Intuitive Controls: Just swipe and slide! Easy to pick up and play for all ages, but hard to master. • Endless Logic Challenges: From simple beginner grids to complex, mind-bending mazes. There is always a new riddle waiting for you to solve! • Relaxing & Satisfying: Stuck in traffic or waiting in line? Enjoy a stress-free gaming experience with smooth animations, satisfying ASMR-like mechanics, and calming visuals. • Play Anytime, Anywhere: No internet connection? No problem! You can enjoy the game completely offline. Perfect for killing time on the go. Are you smart enough to solve all the riddles and find the right path? Download Path Flow - Maze Puzzle NOW and start your brain-training journey today!

Screenshots

Zen Arrow4 screens
Path Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Path Flow at 48% against Zen Arrow's 5%. Path Flow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 26). Zen Arrow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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 26 one-off in-app purchases. Path Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Path Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Path Flow has 29K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Zen Arrow's written reviews are positive against 48% of Path Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, Path Flow every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Zen Arrow versus Path Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen ArrowPath Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (106 ratings)4.7 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10629K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#169 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB206 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLoong Rising LimitedGlimmerJoy Limited

Customer experience

Zen Arrow

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

Path Flow

All ratings19,884 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative38.9%

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Zen Arrow

One-time26
  • coinrush$0.99
  • limitcoin$0.99
  • icebreakgift099$0.99
Show 23 more
  • coins1$1.99
  • level1$2.99
  • revive1$2.99
  • oneplusonegift499$4.99
  • level2$4.99
  • revive2$4.99
  • mergebattlepass$6.99
  • beginnerbundle3$6.99
  • coins2$6.99
  • noad2$7.99
  • revive3$8.99
  • revive4$9.99
  • noad$9.99
  • revive5$12.99
  • mergefourpack1$14.99
  • galaxybattlepass2$14.99
  • battlepass2$14.99
  • coins3$14.99
  • revive6$16.99
  • beginnerbundle7$29.99
  • coins4$29.99
  • coins5$49.99
  • coins6$99.99
None

Path Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Arrow free?
Zen Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Path Flow free?
Path Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Arrow or Path Flow?
Path Flow is rated higher. Zen Arrow averages 3.1 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Path Flow averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do Zen Arrow or Path Flow have ads?
Path Flow shows ads; Zen Arrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Zen Arrow or Path Flow?
Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, and Path Flow every 8 days. Most recently, Zen Arrow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Path Flow on October 31, 2026.

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