# Gobble Dash vs Screw Machine

The clearest difference is ads: Gobble Dash at none against Screw Machine's shown. Gobble Dash also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 445) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Screw Machine's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gobble Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Screw Machine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screw Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gobble Dash has 26K ratings behind it against 445, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Gobble Dash's written reviews are positive against 50% of Screw Machine's.

Gobble Dash ships an update every 11 days, Screw Machine every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gobble Dash | Screw Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gobble-dash/id1457978214/reviews) | **[4.9 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-machine/id6801033982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 445 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 368 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislas Mettra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260152115) | [Twist Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854442218) |

## What reviewers say

### Gobble Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gobble-dash/id1457978214)

Guide a growing snake through intricate mazes, consuming all pellets without colliding with its own expanding body. Swipe to navigate and gobble your way through an endless variety of maze designs.

**Highlights:** Eat pellets, Avoid own body, Swipe controls, Infinite mazes, Varying maze sizes, Different maze configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and relaxing
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔇 No sound options

**Reported bugs**

- Levels randomly changing after failure
- Inconsistent snake movement
- Revive feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to replay specific levels
- Customization options for the snake/worm
- Difficulty progression


### Screw Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-machine/id6801033982)

A unique color-sorting puzzle game where you manage screws on a spinning machine. Tap panels to release screws and match them to their colored plates before the rail overloads. Features special mechanics like mystery plates and gates for added challenge.

**Highlights:** Spinning machine sorting mechanic, Color-matching screw puzzles, Tap-to-release screw panels, Special game-changing parts (mystery plates, gates), Offline play, No timer or move counter

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gobble Dash free?

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

### Is Screw Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gobble Dash or Screw Machine?

Screw Machine is rated higher. Gobble Dash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Screw Machine averages 4.9 from 445 ratings.

### Do Gobble Dash or Screw Machine have ads?

Screw Machine shows ads; Gobble Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gobble Dash or Screw Machine?

Gobble Dash ships an update every 11 days, and Screw Machine every 4 days. Most recently, Gobble Dash was updated on October 20, 2026 and Screw Machine on October 20, 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.*