Comparison

Arrow Explorer vs Arrow Carnival

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

Arrow Carnival

A minimalist puzzle game where players must strategically remove arrows in the correct sequence. It requires logic, timing, and spatial reasoning to clear the board without getting stuck. Enjoy hundreds of levels with increasing difficulty and a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Minimalist arrow puzzle gameplay
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Logic, timing, and spatial planning
  • Undo and quick restart options
  • Clean, distraction-free visuals
  • Offline play
Features
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Arrow Carnival is a minimalist arrow puzzle game where you clear the board by removing arrows in the right order. Each arrow can move only in the direction it points, so you’ll need logic, timing, and spatial planning to avoid getting stuck. Key Features: - Easy to learn, challenging to master - Hundreds of levels with steadily increasing difficulty - Undo and quick restart for stress-free trial and error - Clean, distraction-free visuals built for focused puzzle solving Play offline anytime - perfect for quick breaks or longer logic-challenge sessions. Download now and start clearing the arrows.

Screenshots

Arrow Explorer4 screens
Arrow Carnival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arrow Explorer at none against Arrow Carnival's shown. Arrow Explorer also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.7). Arrow Carnival's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (13% vs 5%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Arrow Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Arrow Carnival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrow Explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Arrow Explorer's written reviews are positive against 13% of Arrow Carnival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Arrow Carnival every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arrow Explorer versus Arrow Carnival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow ExplorerArrow Carnival
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (54 ratings) — better2.7 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews13.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better28
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size603 MB438 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDigital Kingdom PTE.LTD.META SLOTS LIMITED

Customer experience

Arrow Explorer

All ratings54 ratings
Positive46.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative42.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative85.0%

Arrow Carnival

All ratings28 ratings
Positive46.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

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
10 purchases

Arrow Carnival

One-time10
  • coin1$1.99
  • bundle1$4.99
  • bundle5$6.99
Show 7 more
  • coin2$7.99
  • bundle2$9.99
  • coin3$14.99
  • bundle3$19.99
  • coin4$29.99
  • bundle4$49.99
  • coin5$54.99

Questions

Is Arrow Explorer free?
Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrow Carnival free?
Arrow Carnival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arrow Explorer or Arrow Carnival?
Arrow Explorer is rated higher. Arrow Explorer averages 3.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Arrow Carnival averages 2.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Arrow Explorer or Arrow Carnival have ads?
Arrow Carnival shows ads; Arrow Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Explorer or Arrow Carnival?
Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, and Arrow Carnival every 10 days. Most recently, Arrow Explorer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Arrow Carnival on September 20, 2026.

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