Comparison

Puzzle by Arrow vs Challenge Sort

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle by Arrow

Guide arrows to slide off the screen with simple taps in this vibrant puzzle game. Plan your moves carefully to clear paths and solve challenges. Trigger chain reactions with special arrows to clear the board.

Highlights
  • Guide arrows with simple taps
  • Plan unobstructed paths
  • Use attempts wisely
  • Trigger chain reactions with key arrows
  • Vibrant cartoon style
  • Light strategic challenge
Read full description

Welcome to Puzzle by Arrow! A refreshing and clever puzzle game with a vibrant cartoon style. Here, you’ll guide arrows to slide smoothly off the screen with simple taps, enjoying the pure joy of path-planning and puzzle-solving in a colorful, cheerful world. Core Gameplay: Guide Arrows, Plan the Perfect Path​ Tap any arrow, and the connected line of matching arrows will glide neatly in its direction, eventually sliding off the screen to clear. Plan your taps wisely to create a clear, unobstructed path for each arrow chain, and feel the satisfaction of watching the board clear up step by step. Light Strategy Challenge: Use Chances Wisely​ The game doesn’t limit your moves, letting you observe and think at your own pace. Each time an arrow’s path is blocked by another line, it will cost one attempt. Skillfully plan your clearing order to navigate around obstacles and connect paths—complete the goal before chances run out and enjoy the reward of solving each puzzle. Special Chain Mechanic: Clear the Board with a Key Arrow​ In some thoughtfully designed levels, you’ll encounter uniquely marked “Key Arrows.” Successfully guide one off the screen to trigger a brilliant chain reaction—clearing a large number of matching arrows automatically! This is your secret to tackling tricky layouts and a moment of delightful, instant clarity. Puzzle by Arrow— More than a simple matching game, it’s a light strategic journey about paths and sequence. Enjoy the soothing sense of guiding arrows away and clearing the board, one thoughtful move at a time.

About

Challenge Sort

Engage your mind with a relaxing puzzle game featuring two distinct modes: classic water sorting and creative color arrangement. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with satisfying visuals and unlock beautiful artwork as you progress.

Highlights
  • Classic water sorting puzzles
  • Color arrangement logic challenges
  • Unlockable artwork
  • No timers or pressure
  • Satisfying visual feedback
  • Switch between game modes
Read full description

Welcome to Challenge Sort: Mind Relax — a peaceful puzzle game that gently exercises your brain while washing your stress away. Water Sort: Classic and Satisfying Sort the colored water until every bottle contains just one single color. Tap to pour, but remember the rule: you can only pour water if it matches the top color of the target bottle and there is enough space. Plan ahead, avoid dead ends, and enjoy the satisfying flow of a perfectly sorted puzzle. For More: Color Gallery Mode —— Arrange and Create Put your logic to the test! Arrange colorful water bottles on the steps. Each puzzle has only one correct combination, so plan your moves carefully. Every time you find the correct order for a layer, a section of the canvas above comes to life. Watch the pieces come together step-by-step until you unlock a stunning, fully finished artwork! Why You will Love It: No Timers, No Pressure: Play at your own comfortable pace. Double the Fun: Switch between logical arrangement and classic sorting whenever you like. Pure Relaxation: Satisfying visual feedback that rewards your brain. Download Challenge Sort: Mind Relax now to experience the perfect blend of logic, art, and pure unwinding!

Screenshots

Puzzle by Arrow4 screens
Challenge Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

Puzzle by Arrow and Challenge Sort both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Challenge Sort's written reviews are positive against 52% of Puzzle by Arrow's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Puzzle by Arrow against 4.5 for Challenge Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 9.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Puzzle by Arrow's written reviews are positive against 62% of Challenge Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle by Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, Challenge Sort fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Puzzle by Arrow versus Challenge Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle by ArrowChallenge Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.4K ratings)4.5 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews62.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.4K9.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB151 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAnna GraubergerLutfi AlBragi

Customer experience

Puzzle by Arrow

All ratings7,149 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews608 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative44.2%

Challenge Sort

Written reviews135 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.8%

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle by Arrow

No in-app purchases

None

Challenge Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle by Arrow free?
Puzzle by Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Challenge Sort free?
Challenge Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle by Arrow or Challenge Sort?
Challenge Sort is rated higher. Puzzle by Arrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Challenge Sort averages 4.5 from 9.9K ratings.
Do Puzzle by Arrow or Challenge Sort have ads?
Both Puzzle by Arrow and Challenge Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle by Arrow or Challenge Sort?
Puzzle by Arrow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Challenge Sort fortnightly. Most recently, Puzzle by Arrow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Challenge Sort on November 6, 2026.

Other comparisons