Comparison

Arc Jam vs Pipe Out

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

Head to head
About

Arc Jam

Features
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Find your angle. Match the colors. Clear the way. Arc Jam brings a circular twist to color-matching puzzles. Move colorful arcs around a layered wheel to collect balls of the same color. Watch the patterns break apart as you make space and work toward clearing the board. MOVE, MATCH, COLLECT Guide each arc into position to collect matching balls. Pay attention to the colors within reach and choose your next move carefully. UNTANGLE THE WHEEL Arcs sit across multiple layers. Work through the outer pieces to open up space for the ones inside. The order you choose matters. PLAN EVERY SWEEP Look beyond the next match. Find the openings, make room, and keep the right colors moving. ENJOY THE COLORFUL CASCADE Watch vibrant arrangements tumble and change as balls flow into matching arcs. Every collection brings you closer to a clear board. Take Arc Jam for a spin and see how far one smart move can take you.

About

Pipe Out

A satisfying puzzle game where players sort colorful pipes to guide balls to their exit. Strategically connect matching colors, overcome obstacles like locked tubes, and clear the board before time runs out. Enjoy smooth, intuitive controls and bright visuals in this offline-friendly challenge.

Highlights
  • Colorful pipe puzzles
  • Satisfying ball flow
  • Locked tubes and obstacles
  • Easy to learn, strategic gameplay
  • Bright, playful visuals
  • Offline play
Features
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Welcome to Pipe Out, a satisfying puzzle game where you sort pipes, guide balls and clear the board! A jumble of colorful pipes stands between the balls and their way out. Move the pieces into place and connect matching colors to build a path from the tubes above. Watch the balls flow through the pipes, clearing space and opening up your next move. Finding a route is only part of the challenge! Pipes can get in each other’s way, while covered tubes keep more balls out of play until you unlock them. Work around obstacles, choose which connections to complete first and clear the board before time runs out! FEATURES • Colorful pipe puzzles with straight pieces, bends and clever layouts • Satisfying ball flow and pipe-clearing moments • Locked tubes and obstacles that put your planning skills to the test • Easy to learn, with real strategy to master • Bright, playful visuals and smooth, intuitive controls • No internet required! Play anytime, anywhere Plan your moves, find the flow and turn a crowded board into a satisfying clean slate. Download Pipe Out and get the balls rolling!

Screenshots

Arc Jam4 screens
Pipe Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pipe Out at 4.8 against Arc Jam's 3.5. Pipe Out also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). Arc Jam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pipe Out sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Arc Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pipe Out holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pipe Out has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc Jam ships an update every 3 days, Pipe Out every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arc Jam versus Pipe Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArc JamPipe Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEiwar GamesSpyke Games

Customer experience

Arc Jam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Pipe Out

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arc Jam

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Pipe Out

One-time7
  • Mini Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
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  • Large Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
  • Mega Pack$54.99
  • Mega Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Arc Jam free?
Arc Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipe Out free?
Pipe Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arc Jam or Pipe Out?
Pipe Out is rated higher. Arc Jam averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pipe Out averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Arc Jam or Pipe Out have ads?
Arc Jam shows ads; Pipe Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Arc Jam or Pipe Out?
Arc Jam ships an update every 3 days, and Pipe Out every 4 days. Most recently, Arc Jam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pipe Out on October 29, 2026.

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