Comparison

RECTPACK vs Arrowape

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

Head to head
About

RECTPACK

A minimalist puzzle game where you fit colorful rectangles into a grid without gaps or overlaps. Offers multiple game modes, from a curated journey to infinite procedural challenges and timed rushes.

Highlights
  • Fit rectangles into a grid
  • No gaps or overlaps
  • 75 hand-crafted levels
  • Infinite procedural puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Timed blitz mode
  • Tactile feedback and audio
Features
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Fill the rectangle. No gaps. No overlaps. RectPack is a minimalist spatial puzzle game designed for those who find beauty in perfect fits. Your goal is simple: take a collection of colorful rectangles and pack them perfectly into the grid. Every level in RectPack is "Solver-Verified"—engineered by a custom brute-force algorithm to ensure there are no impossible boards and just enough "dead-ends" to keep your brain engaged. Whether you’re looking for a five-minute zen break or a high-stakes blitz, RectPack offers four distinct ways to play: JOURNEY: Progress through 75 hand-crafted levels across three themed worlds—Mondrian Gardens, Chromatic Heights, and Neon Flux. ZEN: Infinite procedural puzzles. No timers, no pressure—just you and the grid. DAILY PACK: Join players worldwide in solving the same three seeded puzzles every day to build your streak. RUSH: A 60-second blitz. How many puzzles can you solve before the clock hits zero? Crafted with Care: Tactile Feedback: Feel the satisfying "snap" of a perfect placement with custom haptic and procedural audio. Strategic Tension: A unique move-counting system where lifting a piece has a cost, encouraging you to think twice before you place. Premium Aesthetic: Clean lines, vibrant palettes, and smooth animations that look stunning on retina displays. No fluff, no filler—just pure geometric satisfaction.

About

Arrowape

Features
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Escape the grid one clever move at a time. Arrowape is a relaxing arrow escape puzzle that challenges your logic, planning, and spatial thinking without rushing you. Tap arrows to slide them off the board, clear the path, and free every arrow. Choose the right order, think ahead, and untangle each grid through satisfying, skillful play. • Solve hundreds of handcrafted logic puzzles • Enjoy gradually increasing difficulty • Play relaxing brain games with no pressure • Use helpful boosters when a level gets tricky • Play offline during quick breaks or longer sessions • Sharpen your problem-solving and spatial reasoning Every puzzle starts simple, then introduces new twists that test how well you plan. Smooth tap controls make each move feel precise, while clear feedback helps you understand the board and improve your strategy. Need a little help? Hint reveals a useful move, Magic Wand helps break through difficult situations, and Rubber lets you erase mistakes. Grid Scale and Zoom make crowded boards easier to read and plan. Whether you enjoy IQ challenges, mind games, brain teasers, or relaxing puzzle games, Arrowape gives you a satisfying way to focus and think ahead. There are no timers, so take your time and find the cleanest route to freedom. Can you clear the grid—or will your arrows go in circles? Download Arrowape and start your next escape puzzle today. Privacy & Terms: https://www.boyswithbeards.net/privacy/

Screenshots

RECTPACK4 screens
Arrowape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RECTPACK at none against Arrowape's shown. RECTPACK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. RECTPACK sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Arrowape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RECTPACK ships an update fortnightly, Arrowape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RECTPACK versus Arrowape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRECTPACKArrowape
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Nashboyswithbeards

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RECTPACK

One-time2
  • Tip Jar Small$1.99
  • Tip Jar Large$4.99
10 purchases

Arrowape

One-time10
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Safety Net$5.99
  • 5,000 Coins$8.99
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  • Classic Bundle$9.99
  • 10,000 Coins$17.99
  • Elite Bundle$22.99
  • Epic Bundle$34.99
  • 25,000 Coins$34.99
  • 50,000 Coins$59.99
  • 100,000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is RECTPACK free?
RECTPACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrowape free?
Arrowape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RECTPACK or Arrowape have ads?
Arrowape shows ads; RECTPACK does not.
Which is updated more often, RECTPACK or Arrowape?
RECTPACK ships an update fortnightly, and Arrowape every 3 weeks. Most recently, RECTPACK was updated on September 18, 2026 and Arrowape on September 10, 2026.

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