Comparison

Zen Stack vs Puzzle Arrow

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

Head to head
About

Zen Stack

Features
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Rise. Stack. Breathe. Zen Stack is a calm, minimalist block-stacking game about one simple thing: place with purpose. Tap to drop each block onto the tower. Time it right and the blocks line up perfectly; mistime it and the overhang is shaved away, leaving less room for the next one. The higher you climb, the faster it gets. One screen, one tap, endless focus. No clutter. No pressure. Just a quiet, satisfying climb and the soft snap of a perfect placement. GAME MODES • Classic: the original climb. A steady speed ramp that rewards rhythm and patience. • Zen: slower and more forgiving. Unwind and stack at your own pace. • Precision: fast and unforgiving. For players chasing the top of the leaderboard. Each mode has its own worldwide leaderboard, so you can master the style that suits you. PERFECT DROPS & ZEN FLOW Land a block dead-center for a PERFECT. Chain three perfects in a row to enter Zen flow, and your next three drops score double. Satisfying ripples, gentle haptics and a golden glow reward every clean placement. DAILY CHALLENGES Three fresh goals every day, drawn from 20 challenge types: perfect-drop streaks, towering heights, time in each mode and more. Complete them to earn up to 60 bonus sparks a day. A new mix arrives every midnight. 12 HANDCRAFTED THEMES The whole game restyles to match the look you choose. • Aurora, Sunset, Ocean and Sakura: unlock them by beating your best score. • Monochrome, Neon, Ember Gold and Galaxy: collect sparks or watch an optional video. • Zen Premium: polished Jade Garden and iridescent Moonstone, included with Remove Ads. • The Luxury Collection: Obsidian Royale in black onyx and champagne gold, and Rose Quartz in faceted rose crystal. Optional one-time purchases. DAILY STREAKS Come back each day to keep your streak burning. A small daily ritual to sharpen your timing, with an optional evening reminder. ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERBOARDS Earn 15 achievements, synced with Game Center, and see how you rank against players around the world in every mode. A SECOND CHANCE Topple near the top? Keep your run going with a fresh block and pick up right where you left off. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • One-tap controls anyone can play • Elegant visuals, gentle haptics and crisp sound • Quick rounds, perfect for a short break • Play offline and stack anywhere • Clean, minimalist design Prefer no interruptions? A one-time Remove Ads purchase removes banners and automatic full-screen ads, and unlocks Jade Garden and Moonstone. Whether you want to unwind in Zen, chase a flawless run in Precision, or just see how high you can go, Zen Stack is the pocket-sized tower builder that's easy to learn and hard to put down. Stack with purpose. How high can you rise today?

About

Puzzle Arrow

Features
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Clear the board by tapping arrows in the right order. If the path is blocked, the arrow stays. If the path is free, it flies away. FEATURES • 1000+ puzzle levels • Daily challenge every day of the month • Monthly trophies and achievements • Hints and direction lines • Pinch to zoom and move the board • 11 languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap an arrow that has a free path 2. Blocked arrows stay on the board 3. Clear every arrow to finish the level 4. Complete daily challenges to unlock monthly rewards Out of lives? Watch an ad to continue. Need a hint? Use a free hint or watch an ad. Train your brain with short sessions or long puzzle boards. New daily levels keep the game fresh.

Screenshots

Zen Stack4 screens
Puzzle Arrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Arrow at none against Zen Stack's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zen Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Puzzle Arrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Zen Stack versus Puzzle Arrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen StackPuzzle Arrow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB394 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevrishi .Ivan Harahashka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zen Stack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Puzzle Arrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Stack free?
Zen Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Arrow free?
Puzzle Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zen Stack or Puzzle Arrow have ads?
Both Zen Stack and Puzzle Arrow show ads.

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