# Arrow vs Swaggy Ninja

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arrow at 84% against Swaggy Ninja's 53%. Arrow also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 148). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Arrow holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 8.1K ratings behind it against 148, 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 53% of Swaggy Ninja's.

Arrow ships an update every 6 weeks, Swaggy Ninja every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrow | Swaggy Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572/reviews)** | [4.1 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swaggy-ninja/id993570169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) |

## 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


### Swaggy Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swaggy-ninja/id993570169)

Experience an addictive one-touch vertical jump game where you control a ninja. Tap to hop upwards, avoid obstacles like spears and ninja stars, and aim for new heights. Challenge your friends to beat your score in this endless runner.

**Highlights:** Endless vertical runner gameplay, One-touch tap controls, Avoid various obstacles, Compete with friends, Reach new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Unique concept and character design
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustratingly high
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Jumping mechanics are too sensitive

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on launch
- Obstacles not registering properly
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Saved progress not syncing correctly

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Ability to control jump height and movement
- Additional game modes or levels
- Removal or reduction of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Is Swaggy Ninja free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arrow or Swaggy Ninja?

Arrow is rated higher. Arrow averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Swaggy Ninja averages 4.1 from 148 ratings.

### Do Arrow or Swaggy Ninja have ads?

Neither Arrow nor Swaggy Ninja shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arrow or Swaggy Ninja?

Arrow ships an update every 6 weeks, and Swaggy Ninja every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arrow was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swaggy Ninja on October 29, 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.*