# Arrow Explorer vs Happy Arrow Blast

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Arrow Blast at 4.5 against Arrow Explorer's 3.2. Happy Arrow Blast also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 5%) and ratings volume (867 vs 66). Arrow Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Happy Arrow Blast sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Arrow Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Arrow Blast has 867 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Arrow Explorer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Happy Arrow Blast's.

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Happy Arrow Blast weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow Explorer | Happy Arrow Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-explorer/id6758128529/reviews) | **[4.5 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-arrow-blast/id6758326283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **867** |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 609 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Digital Kingdom PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491313721) | [DRAGONPLUS PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760806529) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-explorer/id6758128529)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coins1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift499a | $4.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| beachbattlepass | $6.99 | one-time |
| mergebattlepass | $6.99 | one-time |
| removead2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| endlessgift799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| beachfourpack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| mergefourpack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| threegiftpackgroup999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| removead | $9.99 | one-time |
| mergefourpack1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| battlepass2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| threegiftpackgroup1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| beginnerbundle7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| shopbundle4 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Happy Arrow Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-arrow-blast/id6758326283)

Guide an arrow through intricate mazes in this strategic puzzle game. Enjoy thousands of levels with intuitive controls and a relaxed, pressure-free environment. Sharpen your logic and planning skills with a helpful hint system and offline play.

**Highlights:** Intuitive arrow controls, Thousands of creative levels, Minimalist visuals and sound, Relaxed, no-time-limit gameplay, Intelligent hint system, Offline mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shop Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop No Ads Bundle 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 7 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 8 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow Explorer free?

Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Happy Arrow Blast free?

Happy Arrow Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arrow Explorer or Happy Arrow Blast?

Happy Arrow Blast is rated higher. Arrow Explorer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Happy Arrow Blast averages 4.5 from 867 ratings.

### Do Arrow Explorer or Happy Arrow Blast have ads?

Happy Arrow Blast shows ads; Arrow Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow Explorer or Happy Arrow Blast?

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, and Happy Arrow Blast weekly. Most recently, Arrow Explorer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Happy Arrow Blast on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*