Comparison

Arrows vs GearsFlow

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

Head to head
About

Arrows

Engage your brain with a relaxing yet challenging arrow-based puzzle game. Navigate through various modes, from untimed challenges to timed races against the clock, all with intuitive controls and a clean design. Master the logic to clear boards and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Relaxed, Challenge, Timed)
  • Leaderboards for competitive play
  • Pinch-to-zoom and pan navigation
  • Offline play support
  • Customizable visuals and sound
Features
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Go Arrows Go is a fun and relaxing puzzle game that keeps your brain engaged without feeling stressful. In Relaxed mode, your goal is simple: find the arrow that can move out freely, tap it away, and open space for the next one. As the board fills up, every move matters more, and the wrong tap can cost a heart, so a little planning goes a long way. Want tougher untimed solves? Jump into Challenge mode with the same hearts-and-hints flow as Relaxed, but with harder grids organized into themed city packs. Use pinch-to-zoom + pan on the biggest layouts so you can scan the board comfortably. Want more intensity? Jump into Timed mode and race the clock. Pick a collection (grid size), solve a random board as fast as you can, and climb daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards. Your final time includes mistake penalties, so speed and accuracy both count. Whether you want a quick mental break or a competitive challenge, Go Arrows Go is easy to pick up and satisfying to master. The clean minimalist design, smooth controls, rewarding logic gameplay, in‑app Guide, and Collection replay make it a great fit for players who enjoy clever arrow/path puzzles across calm, collectible, and competitive play styles. How it works: • Look for an arrow with a clear path to the board edge • Tap arrows in the right order to open new routes • Avoid blocked taps as mistakes cost hearts in Relaxed and Challenge (+ refill options when you’re out of hearts) • Use hints when you need a little help (they trace a safe move and escape path) • Clear every arrow to finish the level Challenge mode spotlight: • Harder grids in city collections, still untimed with hearts + hints • Pinch + pan for comfortable navigation on very large puzzles Timed mode highlights: • Race the clock on random boards sized by grid/collection • Mistakes add time penalties, so precision matters • Daily, weekly, and all‑time leaderboards • Personal best tracking by collection/grid size Why you'll love Go Arrows Go: • Easy to learn, satisfying logic you can play offline anytime • Three ways to play: Relaxed, Challenge, and Timed • Minimalist visuals with optional Rainbow arrows (classic monochrome still available in Settings) • Sound, haptics, and Dark mode you can tailor to your vibe • Optional push notifications: streak‑risk reminders and Top 3 / daily leaderboard‑style rank alerts (fully optional) • Streak goals plus badge-style collection milestones across grid sizes

About

GearsFlow

Features
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Gears & Flow is an industrial puzzle game. Rotate gears to connect pipes, then release colored flow into matching bins before time runs out. HOW TO PLAY • Tap any gear to rotate it 90° • Align gear teeth so colors can travel between tiles • Press Release flow to start the simulation • Route every color into its matching bin to win • Wrong bin, blocked path, or timeout means you lose ENDLESS CHALLENGE • Tutorial levels teach the mechanics step by step • Procedurally generated puzzles keep difficulty rising • Earn up to 3 stars per level — fewer rotations and faster wins score higher RELAXING BUT TRICKY Clean industrial visuals, smooth tap controls, and bite-sized levels make Gears & Flow perfect for quick breaks — while tighter layouts and mixed colors keep experts planning ahead. ADS Gears & Flow is free to download and play. The app displays advertisements through Google AdMob: • Banner ads appear at the bottom of the screen during gameplay from level 5 onward • Optional rewarded video ads may be offered every 6 levels from level 10 onward — watching is always voluntary and can be skipped • A one-time "Remove Ads" in-app purchase permanently removes all banner and rewarded ads PRIVACY Gears & Flow does not require an account or login. Level progress, star ratings, and ad-removal status are stored locally on your device only. Third-party services used by the app may collect limited data: • Google AdMob — device identifiers and ad interaction data for advertising and analytics • Apple App Store — purchase processing if you buy Remove Ads (we receive purchase confirmation, not payment card details) We do not sell your personal data. See our privacy policy for full details. TERMS By downloading or using Gears & Flow you agree to our terms of service. https://qaimos.co.uk/gearsflow/#terms https://qaimos.co.uk/gearsflow/#privacy

Screenshots

Arrows4 screens
GearsFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrows at none against GearsFlow'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. GearsFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arrows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arrows versus GearsFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowsGearsFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (653 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings653 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolden Mind Services LTDVasilij Sviridov

In-app purchases

None

Arrows

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GearsFlow

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

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

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