# Arrow Mania! vs Hexa Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow Mania! at 4.8 against Hexa Explorer's 3.0. Arrow Mania! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow Mania! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hexa Explorer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arrow Mania! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

Arrow Mania! ships an update every 3 weeks, Hexa Explorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow Mania! | Hexa Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-mania/id6767848288/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-explorer/id6773306248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Super Banana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825106900) | [DRAGON RISING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814386131) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrow Mania!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-mania/id6767848288)

This arrow puzzle game offers a unique mechanic where you tap arrows to clear the board and reveal a new picture with each level. Enjoy hundreds of hand-crafted levels featuring various art styles, playable one-handed in portrait mode.

**Highlights:** Unique arrow tapping and matching mechanic, Picture reveal payoff at end of each level, Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, Pixel art, line art, and full-color scenes, Portrait mode, one-handed play, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hexa Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexa-explorer/id6773306248)

Tap arrows to guide tiles across a board, clearing them to complete levels and unlock new destinations. Enjoy a relaxing, one-tap experience with smooth animations and no pressure. Play offline at your own pace with hundreds of cleverly designed levels.

**Highlights:** One-tap tile control, Satisfying tile clearing, Hundreds of levels, Relaxing gameplay, Offline play, Smooth animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Failure Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow Mania! free?

Arrow Mania! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hexa Explorer free?

Hexa Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arrow Mania! or Hexa Explorer?

Arrow Mania! is rated higher. Arrow Mania! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Hexa Explorer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Arrow Mania! or Hexa Explorer have ads?

Both Arrow Mania! and Hexa Explorer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow Mania! or Hexa Explorer?

Arrow Mania! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hexa Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, Arrow Mania! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hexa Explorer on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*