Comparison

Pipe Matrix vs Tap Arrow!

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

Head to head
About

Pipe Matrix

Features
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Pipe Matrix is a relaxing pipe puzzle game about rotating tiles, connecting matching bulbs, and lighting up the whole network. Each puzzle starts with a broken grid. The pieces are already placed, but the paths are not aligned. Tap pipes to rotate them into position and create clean connections between bulbs of the same color. A single turn can open a route, block another path, or complete the entire board. Play at your own pace with no timer pressure. Start with simple layouts, then move into larger boards with more colors and trickier networks. Pipe Matrix is easy to learn, satisfying to solve, and built for players who enjoy calm brain games, logic puzzles, and thoughtful problem solving.

About

Tap Arrow!

This game challenges you to tap arrows in the correct sequence to clear the board. It features simple controls, satisfying puzzles, and quick levels perfect for short breaks. Exercise your focus and planning skills with clever layouts and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Simple one-tap controls
  • Satisfying arrow-clearing puzzles
  • Quick levels for short breaks
  • Clever layouts that test logic
  • Clean visuals and smooth gameplay
  • Focus and planning workout
Features
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Every arrow points the way—but only the right order clears the board. Study the layout, spot the arrows with an open path, and tap them in the correct sequence. The rules are easy to learn, while every new board challenges you to think ahead and plan your moves. FEATURES • Simple one-tap controls • Satisfying arrow-clearing puzzles • Quick levels for short breaks • Clever layouts that test your logic • Clean visuals and smooth gameplay • A fun workout for focus and planning Take your time, find the path, and clear every arrow. How many puzzles can you solve?

Screenshots

Pipe Matrix4 screens
Tap Arrow!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap Arrow! at none against Pipe Matrix's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Pipe Matrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tap Arrow! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipe Matrix ships an update every 3 weeks, Tap Arrow! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pipe Matrix versus Tap Arrow!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipe MatrixTap Arrow!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHuy HuynhLyncore Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pipe Matrix

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Tap Arrow!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipe Matrix free?
Pipe Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Arrow! free?
Tap Arrow! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipe Matrix or Tap Arrow! have ads?
Both Pipe Matrix and Tap Arrow! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipe Matrix or Tap Arrow!?
Pipe Matrix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tap Arrow! monthly. Most recently, Pipe Matrix was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tap Arrow! on October 16, 2026.

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