# Gridlock Dash vs Arrows Puzzle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gridlock Dash at 1.1K against Arrows Puzzle's 15. Gridlock Dash also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Arrows Puzzle's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridlock Dash sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Arrows Puzzle sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arrows Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gridlock Dash has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Gridlock Dash's written reviews are positive against 50% of Arrows Puzzle's.

Gridlock Dash ships an update every 6 days, Arrows Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gridlock Dash | Arrows Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-dash/id6777948237/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrows-puzzleescape-quest/id6778663729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 323 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701763041) | [Ainova Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776579111) |

## What reviewers say

### Gridlock Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridlock-dash/id6777948237)

Tap monsters in the correct sequence to free them from being blocked and clear the puzzle board. Explore unique mechanics like bridges and portals across thousands of challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Tap monsters in the right order, Clear the board, Bridges, portals, holes, lava monsters, Thousands of satisfying puzzles, Easy to play, hard to master

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| starterpack1_99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| mergemovebird1_199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| highwaysixtier1_299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| starterpack2_299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| treasure1_299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| piggybank2_399 | $3.99 | one-time |
| giftpack1_399 | $3.99 | one-time |
| treasure2_499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| starterpack3_599 | $5.99 | one-time |
| giftpack2_699 | $6.99 | one-time |
| removeads_799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| mergemovebird3_999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| battlepass_999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| treasure3_999 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starterpack4_1199 | $11.99 | one-time |
| giftpack3_1499 | $14.99 | one-time |
| normalcoin3_1599 | $15.99 | one-time |
| treasure4_1999 | $19.99 | one-time |
| starterpack5_2499 | $24.99 | one-time |
| giftpack4_2499 | $24.99 | one-time |
| giftpack5_4999 | $49.99 | one-time |
| giftpack6_9999 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Arrows Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrows-puzzleescape-quest/id6778663729)

This game challenges you to clear all arrows from the board by tapping them. Arrows move in their pointed direction, but can be blocked by other arrows, requiring strategic thinking to find the correct sequence. Enjoy hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles with clean visuals and no time limits.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles, No time limits, Clean, colorful visuals, Smooth animations, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Classic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gridlock Dash free?

Gridlock Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arrows Puzzle free?

Arrows Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gridlock Dash or Arrows Puzzle?

Arrows Puzzle is rated higher. Gridlock Dash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Arrows Puzzle averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Gridlock Dash or Arrows Puzzle have ads?

Both Gridlock Dash and Arrows Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gridlock Dash or Arrows Puzzle?

Gridlock Dash ships an update every 6 days, and Arrows Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gridlock Dash was updated on September 30, 2026 and Arrows Puzzle on September 22, 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.*