Comparison

Obstruer vs ArithMaze

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

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About

Obstruer

Engage in a modern sliding block puzzle game with a sleek glassmorphic design. The objective is to slide frosted glass blocks to create a path for the red target block to reach the exit.

Highlights
  • Sliding block puzzle mechanics
  • Glassmorphic visual design
  • Escape the block logic
  • Guide target block to exit
  • Modern premium look
Features
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Find the path. Free the key block. Enjoy the small satisfaction of a puzzle clicking into place. Obstruer is a polished sliding block puzzle built for focused, unhurried play. Every board asks you to read the space, move with intent, and guide the key piece cleanly through the exit. THOUGHTFUL PUZZLES Slide each block along its natural direction, open a route, and escape in as few moves as you can. The rules are simple; the solutions reward patience and planning. 1,000-LEVEL CAREER Work through a long sequence of handcrafted challenges. Progress is saved on your device, so you can take on the next board whenever you have a quiet minute. DAILY AND ENDLESS PLAY Build a daily streak with a new challenge each day, or jump into endlessly generated boards when you want another puzzle right away. CALM, TACTILE DESIGN Warm materials, restrained motion, satisfying sound, and subtle haptics make every move feel considered. Sound and haptics can be adjusted at any time. PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE Obstruer supports English, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese. Free to play and designed to stay out of your way. Download Obstruer and find your next escape.

About

ArithMaze

Features
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Think you're good at math? Prove it. ArithMaze is a unique puzzle game that blends maze navigation with mental arithmetic. Start at the top-left corner, move through cells with math operations, and reach the goal — keeping your value alive along the way. Each cell holds an operation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Every step changes your value. Drop to zero? Game over. Find the right path? Victory. It sounds simple, but the deeper you go, the more you'll need to plan ahead. INFINITE PUZZLES, ZERO INTERNET Every maze is procedurally generated with a guaranteed solution. Play anywhere, anytime — no Wi-Fi needed. You'll never run out of fresh puzzles to solve. 5 DIFFICULTY LEVELS Start with beginner-friendly 4x4 grids using only + and −, then progress through Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master modes — all the way up to demanding 7x7 mazes with all four operations. Unlock each level by proving your skills at the previous one. 8 CHALLENGE MODES Once you've mastered the basics, challenge modes shake up the rules: - Fog of War — see only nearby cells - Encrypted Numbers — numbers replaced with letters - Hidden Value — solve without seeing your score - One Try — no undo, no restart, one chance - Time Limit — beat the clock in 60 seconds - Path of Faith — only visited cells are visible - Fast & Furious — one try AND a timer - Superman — the ultimate test: blind, encrypted, timed Each challenge requires mastery — complete 10 puzzles to conquer it. DAILY WARM-UPS Quick 3x3 puzzles with all operations to sharpen your skills every day. Complete 5 warm-ups to earn bonus hints. A perfect way to start your session. SMART HINT SYSTEM Stuck? Use a hint to reveal part of the solution path. Earn hints daily, through warm-ups, or by watching a short ad. Hints show the first ~40% of the path — enough to get you moving, while the final stretch is up to you. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN ArithMaze isn't just fun — it builds real skills: - Mental arithmetic speed and accuracy - Strategic planning and lookahead thinking - Pattern recognition and logical reasoning - Problem-solving under constraints Perfect for students, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to keep their mind sharp. CLEAN, THOUGHTFUL DESIGN - Color-coded operations for instant recognition - Undo moves by swiping back (learn by experimentation) - Visual path tracking so you never lose your place - Multiple themes including a dark AMOLED option - Sound effects and haptic feedback (both optional) PROGRESS THAT MATTERS Earn milestone trophies — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond — as you solve more puzzles at each difficulty. Unlock harder modes progressively. Track your history and watch your skills grow over time. GO PRO Love ArithMaze? A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks: - 10 daily hints (instead of 3) - All visual themes - Exclusive challenge modes - Puzzle history - Skip any maze freely - No forced ads, ever Download ArithMaze and discover how addictive math can be.

Screenshots

Obstruer4 screens
ArithMaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Obstruer at none against ArithMaze's 1. On price, ads, 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. ArithMaze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Obstruer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Obstruer versus ArithMaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObstruerArithMaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTylor MayfieldMaksim Bandarenka

In-app purchases

None

Obstruer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArithMaze

One-time1
  • ArithMaze Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Obstruer free?
Obstruer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArithMaze free?
ArithMaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Obstruer or ArithMaze have ads?
Both Obstruer and ArithMaze show ads.

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