Comparison

Detective D Version 1.2 vs Arrows

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

Head to head
About

Detective D Version 1.2

Step into the shoes of Detective D at a high school reunion where a murder has occurred. Interrogate suspects, meticulously search the crime scene for vital clues, and overcome engaging mini-games to piece together the mystery. Can you identify the true culprit and deliver justice, or will your deduction lead you astray?

Highlights
  • Solve a murder mystery
  • Interrogate suspects
  • Search crime scenes
  • Play mini-games
  • Make deductions
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Detective D goes with his colleague to a high school reunion, where a murder occurs. Play as Detective D, interrogate suspects, search the crime scene for clues, get through the mini-games, and make your final deduction. Can you catch the real culprit or will you reach an incorrect conclusion? Credits Amy Fang(fangxueming@hotmail.com): Character Art Caylen Lee(zlee9@gatech.edu): Music Nicholas Shooter(nick.shooter@gmail.com): Music Priscilla Pun(ppun3@gatech.edu): Background Art Stephen Song(stephen.song@gatech.edu): UI Design/Art, Story, Bomb Assets/Level Design Xiaohan Hua(xiaohanhua@gmail.com): Project Lead, Programming, Story, Level Design Special Thanks: Priscilla Han, Xiaodong Hua, Trish Tieu For questions/comments/suggestions, please contact xiaohanhua@gmail.com ----Version 1.2 Minor Bug Fix-----

About

Arrows

Engage your brain with a relaxing yet challenging arrow-based puzzle game. Navigate through various modes, from untimed challenges to timed races against the clock, all with intuitive controls and a clean design. Master the logic to clear boards and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Relaxed, Challenge, Timed)
  • Leaderboards for competitive play
  • Pinch-to-zoom and pan navigation
  • Offline play support
  • Customizable visuals and sound
Features
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Go Arrows Go is a fun and relaxing puzzle game that keeps your brain engaged without feeling stressful. In Relaxed mode, your goal is simple: find the arrow that can move out freely, tap it away, and open space for the next one. As the board fills up, every move matters more, and the wrong tap can cost a heart, so a little planning goes a long way. Want tougher untimed solves? Jump into Challenge mode with the same hearts-and-hints flow as Relaxed, but with harder grids organized into themed city packs. Use pinch-to-zoom + pan on the biggest layouts so you can scan the board comfortably. Want more intensity? Jump into Timed mode and race the clock. Pick a collection (grid size), solve a random board as fast as you can, and climb daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards. Your final time includes mistake penalties, so speed and accuracy both count. Whether you want a quick mental break or a competitive challenge, Go Arrows Go is easy to pick up and satisfying to master. The clean minimalist design, smooth controls, rewarding logic gameplay, in‑app Guide, and Collection replay make it a great fit for players who enjoy clever arrow/path puzzles across calm, collectible, and competitive play styles. How it works: • Look for an arrow with a clear path to the board edge • Tap arrows in the right order to open new routes • Avoid blocked taps as mistakes cost hearts in Relaxed and Challenge (+ refill options when you’re out of hearts) • Use hints when you need a little help (they trace a safe move and escape path) • Clear every arrow to finish the level Challenge mode spotlight: • Harder grids in city collections, still untimed with hearts + hints • Pinch + pan for comfortable navigation on very large puzzles Timed mode highlights: • Race the clock on random boards sized by grid/collection • Mistakes add time penalties, so precision matters • Daily, weekly, and all‑time leaderboards • Personal best tracking by collection/grid size Why you'll love Go Arrows Go: • Easy to learn, satisfying logic you can play offline anytime • Three ways to play: Relaxed, Challenge, and Timed • Minimalist visuals with optional Rainbow arrows (classic monochrome still available in Settings) • Sound, haptics, and Dark mode you can tailor to your vibe • Optional push notifications: streak‑risk reminders and Top 3 / daily leaderboard‑style rank alerts (fully optional) • Streak goals plus badge-style collection milestones across grid sizes

Screenshots

Detective D Version 1.22 screens
Arrows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arrows at 100% against Detective D Version 1.2's 0%. Arrows also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (617 vs 1). Detective D Version 1.2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrows holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrows has 617 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Detective D Version 1.2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arrows's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Detective D Version 1.2 versus Arrows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetective D Version 1.2Arrows
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (617 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1617 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXiaohan HuaGolden Mind Services LTD

Customer experience

Detective D Version 1.2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Arrows

All ratings420 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Detective D Version 1.2

No in-app purchases

None

Arrows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Detective D Version 1.2 free?
Detective D Version 1.2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrows free?
Arrows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Detective D Version 1.2 or Arrows?
Arrows is rated higher. Detective D Version 1.2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arrows averages 4.9 from 617 ratings.
Do Detective D Version 1.2 or Arrows have ads?
Arrows shows ads; Detective D Version 1.2 does not.

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