# Arrow Explorer vs Happy Arrow Master

The clearest difference is rating: Happy Arrow Master at 4.6 against Arrow Explorer's 3.1. Happy Arrow Master also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 54) and review sentiment (25% vs 5%). 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 Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Arrow Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Arrow Master has 12K ratings behind it against 54, 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 25% of Happy Arrow Master's.

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Happy Arrow Master every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow Explorer | Happy Arrow Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-explorer/id6758128529/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-arrow-master/id6758368079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **24.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 603 MB | 607 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Kingdom PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491313721) | [DRAGONVALE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779324804) |

## 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 Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-arrow-master/id6758368079)

This is a fast-paced puzzle game where players tap arrows to make them escape in their indicated direction. You must ensure the path is clear before tapping, as blocking arrows require strategic planning and rearranging. With limited lives and hundreds of levels, it challenges your logic and planning skills.

**Highlights:** Tap to clear arrows, Strategic path planning, Limited lives gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Logic and planning skill training, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| product3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| product4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| bundle1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| product6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| removeads | $6.99 | one-time |
| product8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| coin2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| bundle2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| product12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| coin3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| product18 | $17.99 | one-time |
| bundle3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| bundle4 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow Explorer free?

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

### Is Happy Arrow Master free?

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

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

Happy Arrow Master is rated higher. Arrow Explorer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Happy Arrow Master averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

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

Happy Arrow Master shows ads; Arrow Explorer does not.

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

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, and Happy Arrow Master every 9 days. Most recently, Arrow Explorer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Happy Arrow Master on September 23, 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.*