Comparison

Arrow Explorer vs FIVE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

FIVE

Features
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FIVE - 5 Second Game is the fastest and cleanest way to play the classic 5-second challenge with friends. No accounts. No internet required. No complicated rules. Just a question, five seconds, and instant fun. HOW IT WORKS Each player has only 5 seconds to name 3 things that fit the challenge. Get it right and score a point. Miss it and the next player takes a turn. Simple, fast, and perfect for any group. PERFECT FOR Parties and game nights Friends and couples Family gatherings Ice breakers and travel Offline fun with no WiFi needed LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Add 2 or more players Enter player names Take turns on the same device Mark answers as correct or wrong Live score tracking See the winner instantly CUSTOM QUESTIONS (UNIQUE FEATURE) FIVE lets you go beyond repeating questions. Create your own custom question decks Build themed games for your group Office jokes, family challenges, inside humor Unlimited creativity with no repetition This turns FIVE from a one-time game into a reusable party tool. GAME SETTINGS Default of 10 questions per match End a game anytime and see who is winning Clean and distraction-free interface Designed for speed and clarity OFFLINE AND PRIVATE Works 100 percent offline No accounts or sign-ups No data collection Everything stays on your device WHY FIVE? Unlike other 5 second game apps: No confusing subscriptions No cluttered UI No repetitive question packs No internet dependency FIVE focuses on what matters: fast fun with real people. PRO VERSION (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) Unlimited custom decks Choose number of questions per game Special challenge modes Ad-free experience Pay once. Play forever. Download FIVE - 5 Second Game and turn any moment into an instant party. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/five-second-game/inicio EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Arrow Explorer4 screens
FIVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

Arrow Explorer and FIVE are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Arrow Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and FIVE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Arrow Explorer versus FIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow ExplorerFIVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size603 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDigital Kingdom PTE.LTD.Carlos Farias

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

FIVE

One-time1
  • FIVE - Plan Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Arrow Explorer free?
Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FIVE free?
FIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arrow Explorer or FIVE have ads?
Neither Arrow Explorer nor FIVE shows ads.

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