Comparison

Arrow Explorer vs Lofi Mandala

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

Lofi Mandala

Features
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Color Freely. Calm Down. Color mandalas, set your song and customize your background ambience.

Screenshots

Arrow Explorer4 screens
Lofi Mandala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lofi Mandala at none against Arrow Explorer's 20. Arrow Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lofi Mandala asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Lofi Mandala every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arrow Explorer versus Lofi Mandala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow ExplorerLofi Mandala
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size603 MB211 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDigital Kingdom PTE.LTD.Damian Denny

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
None

Lofi Mandala

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrow Explorer free?
Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lofi Mandala free?
Lofi Mandala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrow Explorer or Lofi Mandala have ads?
Lofi Mandala shows ads; Arrow Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Explorer or Lofi Mandala?
Arrow Explorer ships an update fortnightly, and Lofi Mandala every 9 days. Most recently, Arrow Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lofi Mandala on October 16, 2026.

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