Comparison

Turngrid 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

Turngrid

A logic-based puzzle game where players must clear arrows in the correct sequence on a grid. It offers over 750 levels with progressive difficulty, focusing on strategic thinking rather than speed. Enjoy short or long play sessions with saved progress and customizable settings.

Highlights
  • 750+ puzzle levels
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Saved progress
  • Optional sound and haptics
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Turngrid — a quiet puzzle of arrows, order, and clean grids. Read the board, find the one sequence that works, and clear it move by move. No timers, no luck. Just logic and that satisfying click when it solves. 3,000+ hand-crafted levels that grow with you. Pick one up for a few minutes, or lose an evening to it. Features: • 3,000+ levels • Difficulty that climbs as you sharpen • One simple rule, endless puzzles • Progress saved automatically • Optional sound & haptics

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

Turngrid4 screens
Arrow Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turngrid at 64% against Arrow Explorer's 5%. Turngrid also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Arrow Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Turngrid sells 9 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

Turngrid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turngrid has 1.9K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Turngrid's written reviews are positive against 5% of Arrow Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turngrid ships an update every 3 days, Arrow Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Turngrid versus Arrow Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurngridArrow Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better3.0 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better4.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better58
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
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
Size308 MB603 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer远翔 张Digital Kingdom PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Turngrid

All ratings1,893 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%

Arrow Explorer

All ratings58 ratings
Positive46.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Turngrid

One-time9
  • Mini Coin Package$1.99
  • Small Coin Package$7.99
  • Grid Core Bundle$9.99
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  • Medium Coin Package$14.99
  • Grid Plus Bundle$19.99
  • Large Coin Package$29.99
  • Grid Pro Bundle$29.99
  • Huge Coin Package$54.99
  • Mega Coin Package$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 Turngrid free?
Turngrid 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, Turngrid or Arrow Explorer?
Turngrid is rated higher. Turngrid averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Arrow Explorer averages 3.0 from 58 ratings.
Do Turngrid or Arrow Explorer have ads?
Turngrid shows ads; Arrow Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Turngrid or Arrow Explorer?
Turngrid ships an update every 3 days, and Arrow Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, Turngrid was updated on September 23, 2026 and Arrow Explorer on September 25, 2026.

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