Comparison

Zen Arrow vs Pool Boy

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

Pool Boy

A fast-paced arcade game where you control a skimmer net to clean a pool. Dodge hazards, collect items, and complete missions in increasingly chaotic levels. Unlock cosmetic rewards and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • One-thumb drag-to-skim controls
  • Endless arcade gameplay
  • Goofy pool hazards and events
  • Missions and cosmetic unlocks
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • No pay-to-win upgrades
Features
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Pool Boy: Skimmer Dash is a fast, funny one-thumb arcade game about keeping the pool clean when everything goes sideways. Drag the skimmer net, scoop up leaves and pool goodies, dodge anything inside a red warning ring, and survive as each shift gets faster and messier. Chase missions, unlock cosmetic rewards, collect pool coins, and see how long you can keep the pool under control. Features: - Simple drag-to-skim controls - Endless arcade runs built for quick replays - Goofy pool hazards and surprise events - Missions, streaks, coins, and cosmetic unlocks - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - No pay-to-win upgrades One thumb. One pool. One more run.

Screenshots

Zen Arrow4 screens
Pool Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pool Boy at 5.0 against Zen Arrow's 3.1. Pool Boy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Zen Arrow's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Zen Arrow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pool Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pool Boy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Arrow has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, Pool Boy every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zen Arrow versus Pool Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen ArrowPool Boy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (107 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLoong Rising LimitedMatthew Koerner

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zen Arrow

One-time10
  • coinrush$0.99
  • coins1$1.99
  • revive1$2.99
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  • coins2$6.99
  • beachfourpack3$8.99
  • noad$9.99
  • galaxybattlepass2$14.99
  • battlepass2$14.99
  • coins3$14.99
  • coins4$29.99
None

Pool Boy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Arrow free?
Zen Arrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pool Boy free?
Pool Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Arrow or Pool Boy?
Pool Boy is rated higher. Zen Arrow averages 3.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Pool Boy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zen Arrow or Pool Boy have ads?
Neither Zen Arrow nor Pool Boy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Arrow or Pool Boy?
Zen Arrow ships an update every 10 days, and Pool Boy every 4 days. Most recently, Zen Arrow was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pool Boy on November 5, 2026.

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