Comparison

Untangle It! vs Arrows Escape

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

Head to head
About

Untangle It!

Features
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Untangle It is a calm, minimal arrow puzzle about clearing the board one arrow at a time. Each arrow can slide out only when its path is clear. Look carefully, find the right order, and watch the board untangle piece by piece. Simple rules. Clean visuals. Satisfying solves. FEATURES • Hundreds of levels Play through classic starter puzzles for free, then unlock larger packs when you want more. • Classic and shaped boards Solve clean rectangular boards, hearts, stars, trees, houses, circles, diamonds and more. • Mega puzzles Take on large boards with dense arrow layouts and longer paths. • Calm, focused design No noisy clutter. Just the puzzle, the board and the next move. • Haptics and sounds Subtle feedback makes every slide, block and clear feel more satisfying. Both can be turned off at any time. • Light, dark and system themes Choose the look that feels best for your play style. • Optional purchases Unlock extra level packs, remove ads, or get All Unlock for the full launch collection plus the Premium Bonus pack. HOW TO PLAY Tap an arrow to slide it out of the board. An arrow can only leave if nothing blocks its way in the direction it is pointing. If it is blocked, find another arrow first. Clear every arrow to complete the level. Untangle It is made for short breaks, quiet focus and satisfying puzzle sessions.

About

Arrows Escape

Features
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Train your brain, trace the vector flow, and master the ultimate spatial logic challenge. Welcome to the ultimate minimalist puzzle experience designed to test your cognitive focus and pattern recognition. In this game, the maze isn't just a grid—it's a fluid network of directional vectors forming intricate, shape-shifting silhouettes. Your mission is simple: analyze the directional paths, follow the arrows, and clear the board before running out of moves. Can you find the perfect route? Why You’ll Love This Brain Teaser: Intuitive Arrow-Based Logic: Every turn requires calculation. Navigate complex paths dictated entirely by directional lines and arrowheads. Shape-Shifting Geometry: Mazes are no longer boxes. Solve hyper-detailed puzzles woven into beautiful minimalist silhouettes, including organic shapes like a human brain or an intricate heart. Strategic Step Mechanics: Manage your path carefully! Every level features a strict move-counter to challenge your efficiency. Three Strikes Rule: Protect your health bar. You start with three hearts per stage—avoid dead ends or face defeat. Zen Flow & Satisfying Wins: No ticking timers, no stressful clutter. Enjoy clean haptics, sharp black-and-white visuals, and rewarding level-complete celebrations. How to Play: Analyze the starting grid layout and identify the structural shapes. Swipe to trace the directional lines, matching your movement to the arrow vectors. Optimize your pathing to beat the level before your remaining moves hit zero. From simple starter flows to dense, expert-level final challenges, this game is the perfect mental workout for fans of classic connection puzzles, line drawing games, and abstract logic teasers. Download today and find your perfect flow!

Screenshots

Untangle It!4 screens
Arrows Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrows Escape at none against Untangle It!'s 5. Arrows Escape also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Untangle It!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Untangle It! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Arrows Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Untangle It! ships an update every 11 days, Arrows Escape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Untangle It! versus Arrows Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUntangle It!Arrows Escape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB202 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJan SalladsKarthickraja P

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Untangle It!

One-time5
  • Classic Expansion$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Shape Masters$2.99
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  • Mega Boards$2.99
  • All Unlock$6.99
None

Arrows Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Untangle It! free?
Untangle It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arrows Escape free?
Arrows Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Untangle It! or Arrows Escape have ads?
Arrows Escape shows ads; Untangle It! does not.
Which is updated more often, Untangle It! or Arrows Escape?
Untangle It! ships an update every 11 days, and Arrows Escape every 5 days. Most recently, Untangle It! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Arrows Escape on October 25, 2026.

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