# Arrow vs TENKYU

The clearest difference is ads: Arrow at none against TENKYU's shown. Arrow also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). TENKYU's advantage is ratings volume (255K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

TENKYU holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TENKYU has 255K ratings behind it against 8.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Arrow's written reviews are positive against 59% of TENKYU's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arrow ships an update every 6 weeks, TENKYU monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow | TENKYU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572/reviews) | **[4.6 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenkyu/id1189800250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **255K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [keepgamesimple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726781960) |

## 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


### TENKYU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenkyu/id1189800250)

Guide a rolling ball through challenging 3D levels by swiping. Test your timing, precision, and control to navigate platforms and reach the goal without falling off. Enjoy hundreds of levels with simple controls and satisfying physics.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls, Physics-based gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Minimalistic 3D visuals, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Unclear use of gems
- 🐛 Occasional lag and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not advancing past 999
- Ads still showing up after purchase

**Requested features**

- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to replay specific levels
- Use gems for customization or other features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Is TENKYU free?

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

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

TENKYU is rated higher. Arrow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while TENKYU averages 4.6 from 255K ratings.

### Do Arrow or TENKYU have ads?

TENKYU shows ads; Arrow does not.

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

Arrow ships an update every 6 weeks, and TENKYU monthly. Most recently, Arrow was updated on September 19, 2026 and TENKYU on September 24, 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.*