five lines vs Arrower
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
five lines
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Master the synergy of falling block strategy and number merging logic. five lines is a refined puzzle experience designed to challenge your mind. Drop numbered blocks into the grid, stack them strategically, and create matches to clear lines. Simple to learn yet demanding to master, it delivers the ultimate satisfaction for logic enthusiasts. HOW TO PLAY • Drop numbered blocks (1-5) into the grid. • Align 5 or more matching numbers to clear them. • Valid matches work horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. • Merged blocks combine into higher values. • Clear lines to keep the board open and beat your high score. GAME FEATURES • Soft Bauhaus Design: Enjoy muted colors, deep shadows, and elegant typography. • True Brain Training: Sharpen logic, spatial awareness, and forward thinking. • Dual Controls: Choose between precision buttons or fluid swipe gestures. • Adaptive Pacing: The challenge evolves as your skills improve. • Premium Feel: Immersive haptics and sound effects for every move. • Fairer Gameplay: Enhanced algorithms ensure a balanced and rewarding challenge. • Light & Dark Modes: Perfect themes for any environment. • Offline Play: No internet required. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT five lines captures the "one more turn" appeal of classic arcade games but adds a layer of calculated strategy. It is not just about speed; it is about smart decisions. Visual Excellence: We believe mobile games should be beautiful. five lines features a curated color palette and fluid 60fps animations that make every interaction a joy. Perfect For: • Commuters looking for a quick mental workout. • Puzzle fans seeking a challenge without time limits. • Design lovers who appreciate polished UI. • Anyone wanting to improve focus and concentration. Privacy & Fair Play: We respect your time. five lines includes optional rewards but never interrupts your flow with forced ads. No personal data is collected. Download five lines now and discover the most elegant logic puzzle on the App Store. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Arrower
Untangle a gridlock of arrows, each wanting to slide out to the edge. Solve puzzles by clearing the correct arrow first to reveal the path. Enjoy a calm, brain-bending logic experience with thousands of levels and daily challenges.
- 2,500 hand-tuned levels
- Daily Challenge with streaks
- Three-star scoring system
- Holding tray and rule-bending twists
- Four distinct themes
- Offline play
- No timers or lives
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Every arrow wants out. Only one path is clear. Arrower is a calm, brain-bending logic puzzle. Each arrow is a snake on the grid, pointing at the edge it wants to slide out through. But it can only leave if nothing is blocking its path. Clear the right arrow first and the board opens up. Clear the wrong one and you're stuck. Read the gridlock, find the order, set every arrow free. Simple to learn, deeply satisfying to solve. FEATURES • 10,000 hand-tuned levels across a campaign that grows with you • A fresh Daily Challenge every day, with streaks to keep • Weekly Gauntlet tournament - one shared procedurally-generated run, ranked by levels cleared • Zen mode - endless, no hearts, no stars, just flow • Three-star scoring - beat par moves and finish with hearts to spare • A holding tray and other twists that bend the rules as you climb • Booster suite and a streak shield to protect a hard-earned streak • Four hand-picked themes: Classic Parchment, Forest Calm, Midnight Ink, Golden Sand • Color-blind modes (deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia) and a reduce-motion option • Pinch to zoom and pan on larger boards • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback (toggle anytime) • Plays fully offline - no account, no sign-up NO PRESSURE No timers. No lives that lock you out. No nagging. Solve at your own pace, whenever you want a quiet mental reset. Free to play, with an optional one-time purchase to remove ads. Think you can clear all 10,000? Start untangling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrower at none against five lines's 3. Arrower also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, 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
Both are free to download. five lines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Arrower asks for nothing beyond the download.
five lines ships an update every 10 days, Arrower every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | five lines | Arrower |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAN SARIKAYA | Haileslassie Lilay Desalegn |
In-app purchases
five lines
- 100 coins$0.49
- 500 coins$1.99
- 1000 coins$3.99
Arrower
No in-app purchases









