# Challenge Sort vs Arrow Beyond Darkness

Challenge Sort and Arrow Beyond Darkness both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Challenge Sort's written reviews are positive against 28% of Arrow Beyond Darkness's. Challenge Sort also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Challenge Sort against 4.5 for Arrow Beyond Darkness. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.4K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Challenge Sort's written reviews are positive against 28% of Arrow Beyond Darkness's.

Challenge Sort ships an update fortnightly, Arrow Beyond Darkness every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenge Sort | Arrow Beyond Darkness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-sort-mind-relax/id6781243727/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-beyond-darkness/id6783295150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 151 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lutfi AlBragi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691520787) | [CALEA FERATA DIN MOLDOVA, INTREPRINDEREA DE STAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840604070) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenge Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-sort-mind-relax/id6781243727)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arrow Beyond Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-beyond-darkness/id6783295150)

Restore color and life to a land consumed by darkness by completing calming levels. Journey through diverse magical environments, guiding light back to forgotten regions and watching the world shine again.

**Highlights:** Restore color to a darkened land, Progress through calm and satisfying levels, Journey across magical woods, ruins, and peaks, Guide light back to forgotten regions, Experience diverse and visually rich environments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenge Sort free?

Challenge Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arrow Beyond Darkness free?

Arrow Beyond Darkness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Challenge Sort or Arrow Beyond Darkness?

Challenge Sort is rated higher. Challenge Sort averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Arrow Beyond Darkness averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do Challenge Sort or Arrow Beyond Darkness have ads?

Both Challenge Sort and Arrow Beyond Darkness show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Challenge Sort or Arrow Beyond Darkness?

Challenge Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Arrow Beyond Darkness every 5 weeks. Most recently, Challenge Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Arrow Beyond Darkness on October 30, 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.*