# Arrow Explorer vs Arrow Carnival

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.

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.

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.

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Arrow Carnival every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow Explorer | Arrow Carnival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-explorer/id6758128529/reviews)** | [2.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-carnival/id6758487574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **13.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 603 MB | 438 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) | [META SLOTS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612250114) |

## 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 |


### Arrow Carnival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-carnival/id6758487574)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| bundle1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| coin2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| bundle2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| coin3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| bundle3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| coin4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| bundle4 | $49.99 | one-time |
| coin5 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 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.*