Comparison

Arrow Carnival vs 3D Maze Go

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

Head to head
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.

About

3D Maze Go

Untangle a 3D knot of candy-colored arrows by spinning the cube and tapping to free them before time runs out. Offers endless, solvable levels with adjustable speeds and satisfying sound effects. An optional purchase unlocks infinite levels.

Highlights
  • 3D arrow-escape puzzle
  • Endless solvable levels
  • Adjustable game speeds
  • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback
  • Optional infinite level unlock
Features
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Spin the knot. Find a clear path. Set every arrow free. 3D Maze Go turns arrow-escape puzzles into colorful, interwoven shapes you can explore from every angle. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, and tap an arrow when its way out is clear. Watch it wind through the knot and slip away. CHOOSE YOUR PACE Play the campaign on Chill, Brisk or Blitz. Start with an untimed walkthrough, then work through bigger shapes and longer arrows. Use a hint when you need a fresh angle, pause when you need a break, and replay levels you've reached. TAKE YOUR TIME IN SHAPE STUDIO Try a free Crystal Gem puzzle right from the home screen. There is no timer, and you can replay the sample whenever you like. The lifetime unlock adds unlimited Studio puzzles in four shapes: Gem, Torus, Cube and Ball. Choose a shape and start a fresh knot. RACE A FRIEND ON IPAD Sit on opposite sides of one iPad and race to clear matching puzzles. A blocked tap helps your rival, so look before you tap. FREE TO START The first 30 campaign levels and the Gem sample are free. One optional lifetime purchase unlocks the endless campaign, all of Shape Studio and Crystal arrows. Previous owners receive these features with their existing unlock. No ads or subscription. Play puzzles offline on iPhone or iPad. Progress and records stay on your device. If you want to share feedback, Records includes an optional play summary that you choose when to share.

Screenshots

Arrow Carnival4 screens
3D Maze Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Maze Go at 100% against Arrow Carnival's 14%. 3D Maze Go also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Arrow Carnival's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 4) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Arrow Carnival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Maze Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Maze Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Carnival has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Arrow Carnival's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D Maze Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow Carnival ships an update every 10 days, 3D Maze Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arrow Carnival versus 3D Maze Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow Carnival3D Maze Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (50 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMETA SLOTS LIMITEDCASEY ROBERT KLEINMAN

Customer experience

Arrow Carnival

All ratings49 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative44.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative75.0%

3D Maze Go

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arrow Carnival

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

3D Maze Go

One-time1
  • Unlock Infinite Levels$4.99

Questions

Is Arrow Carnival free?
Arrow Carnival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Maze Go free?
3D Maze Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arrow Carnival or 3D Maze Go?
3D Maze Go is rated higher. Arrow Carnival averages 3.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while 3D Maze Go averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Arrow Carnival or 3D Maze Go have ads?
Arrow Carnival shows ads; 3D Maze Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Arrow Carnival or 3D Maze Go?
Arrow Carnival ships an update every 10 days, and 3D Maze Go fortnightly. Most recently, Arrow Carnival was updated on November 5, 2026 and 3D Maze Go on October 31, 2026.

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