# Arrow vs BBTAN

The clearest difference is rating: Arrow at 4.4 against BBTAN's 3.1. Arrow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 49%). BBTAN's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BBTAN sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arrow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Arrow's written reviews are positive against 49% of BBTAN's.

Arrow ships an update every 6 weeks, BBTAN every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow | BBTAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbtan-break-brick/id1060433597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [111%](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060433596) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BBTAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbtan-break-brick/id1060433597)

Engage in a classic brick-breaking challenge with updated gameplay. Aim, shoot, and bounce balls to clear bricks efficiently. Discover new brick types, game modes, and helpful boosters for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** New game mode with limited bricks and stars, Various new brick types with unique gimmicks, Boosters and Golden Aim for enhanced gameplay, Card Match system for item acquisition, Sophisticated new UI graphics, Tap to aim and shoot balls

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 220 coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER SMALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| NINJA STAR | $1.99 | one-time |
| ALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER SUPER SMALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| BASIC BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Mesmerizing and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔋 Overrides music/audio playback
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after update
- Ads still show up despite paying for ad-free
- Aiming reticle disappears on startup
- Balls get stuck and don't respond properly

**Requested features**

- Add a fast forward button
- Separate high scores for each ball type
- Restore previous progress and purchases
- Bring back the original game mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Is BBTAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arrow or BBTAN?

Arrow is rated higher. Arrow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while BBTAN averages 3.1 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Arrow or BBTAN have ads?

BBTAN shows ads; Arrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow or BBTAN?

Arrow ships an update every 6 weeks, and BBTAN every 9 days. Most recently, Arrow was updated on September 25, 2026 and BBTAN 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.*