# Cooped Up vs Arrow

The clearest difference is ads: Arrow at none against Cooped Up's shown. Arrow also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 85). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cooped Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arrow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cooped Up against 4.4 for Arrow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 8.1K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Cooped Up's written reviews are positive against 84% of Arrow's.

Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, Arrow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cooped Up | Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews)** | [4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Cooped Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545)

Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Intuitive twanging fling gameplay, Simple pick up and play, Game Centre support, Collect and eat insects, In-game boosts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding

**Requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options


### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572)

Navigate a maze, growing your tail as you collect points. Smash gems to unlock new arrow heads and backgrounds for a personalized gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Maze navigation, Tail growth mechanic, Gem collection, Unlockable arrow heads, Customizable backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7200 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🎨 Variety of characters and backgrounds
- 💎 Collecting gems is satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads during gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game starts automatically on launch
- Ads cause crashes or deaths
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add a pause button
- Introduce new game modes
- Randomize level layouts
- Improve gem/currency earning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cooped Up free?

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

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cooped Up or Arrow?

Cooped Up is rated higher. Cooped Up averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Arrow averages 4.4 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Cooped Up or Arrow have ads?

Cooped Up shows ads; Arrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cooped Up or Arrow?

Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, and Arrow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cooped Up was updated on September 9, 2026 and Arrow on September 25, 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.*