# aa vs Arrow 2022

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow 2022 at 4.9 against aa's 3.9. aa's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Arrow 2022 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arrow 2022 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 11K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

aa ships an update every 10 days, Arrow 2022 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | Arrow 2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-2022/id1624413843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [Shanghai Pulu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469533027) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Skip 3 Levels | $1.19 | one-time |
| Skip 5 Levels | $1.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Complete aa | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### Arrow 2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-2022/id1624413843)

This is a strategic shooting game that challenges your aim and reflexes. Launch projectiles at a rotating target, avoiding collisions and increasing speeds. Offers addictive gameplay with multiple levels and immersive music for casual fun.

**Highlights:** Precision aiming and shooting, Tap-to-shoot controls, Increasingly difficult levels, Addictive gameplay loop, Immersive background music, Multiple unique obstacles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa free?

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

### Is Arrow 2022 free?

Arrow 2022 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, aa or Arrow 2022?

Arrow 2022 is rated higher. aa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Arrow 2022 averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do aa or Arrow 2022 have ads?

Both aa and Arrow 2022 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, aa or Arrow 2022?

aa ships an update every 10 days, and Arrow 2022 every 9 days. Most recently, aa was updated on October 19, 2026 and Arrow 2022 on October 18, 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.*
