Comparison

Brick Complex vs Nuts and Bolts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brick Complex

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Brick Complex is a 3D puzzle and building game. You use simple operations to combine basic shapes into increasingly complex constructs. You solve structural challenges, from quite easy to difficult. There is also a sandbox mode where you can hone your skills and build to your heart's content. You can then share your creations and even incorporate and build on those of others. Brick Complex is a challenging and novel puzzle experience that will give your three-dimensional problem solving a good workout.

About

Nuts and Bolts

Engage in a color-matching puzzle game where you swap nuts and bolts to align their colors. Overcome challenges like rusted bolts and time limits to achieve perfect arrangements.

Highlights
  • Color-based swapping puzzle
  • Rusted bolt mechanic
  • Time and move limits
  • Increasingly challenging levels
  • Strategic move planning
  • Satisfying puzzle-solving
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Nuts and Bolts: Switch Color is a puzzle game where the objective is to align the colors of all the nuts and bolts on the board. The game board consists of various nuts and bolts, each with a specific color. The gameplay mechanics are as follows: Tap on any two nuts or bolts to swap their positions on the board. The goal is to arrange the nuts and bolts so that each nut is paired with a bolt of the same color. However, there is a catch - some of the bolts may be rusted, indicated by a distinct visual cue. To remove a rusted bolt, the player must tap on it repeatedly to break it, which will then allow the nut to be moved freely. The player must be mindful of the time limit and the number of moves taken to complete each level. Levels become increasingly challenging, with more nuts and bolts, and a greater number of rusted bolts that need to be broken. The objective of the game is to strategically swap the positions of the nuts and bolts, taking into account the rusted bolts, in order to match all the colors and complete each level within the given time and move constraints. The game provides a satisfying puzzle-solving experience, where players need to think critically and plan their moves to achieve the perfect alignment of colors across the board.

Screenshots

Brick Complex4 screens
Nuts and Bolts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brick Complex at none against Nuts and Bolts's shown. Nuts and Bolts's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brick Complex sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Nuts and Bolts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brick Complex ships an update every 25 months, Nuts and Bolts weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Brick Complex versus Nuts and Bolts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick ComplexNuts and Bolts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—88 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStructility UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Hoang Thi Na

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Brick Complex

One-time5
  • A Few Ad Skips$0.99
  • Some Unlocks$0.99
  • A Bunch of Ad Skips$2.99
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  • Ample Unlocks$2.99
  • Brick Complex Premium$9.99
10 purchases

Nuts and Bolts

One-time10
  • 250 Coins$1.99
  • Turn Off Hammer Pop Up$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Silver Hammer$4.99
  • 1250 Coins$7.99
  • Golden Hammer$8.99
  • Remove Ads Plus$11.99
  • 2500 Coins$11.99
  • 6250 Coins$29.99
  • 12500 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Brick Complex free?
Brick Complex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nuts and Bolts free?
Nuts and Bolts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brick Complex or Nuts and Bolts have ads?
Nuts and Bolts shows ads; Brick Complex does not.
Which is updated more often, Brick Complex or Nuts and Bolts?
Brick Complex ships an update every 25 months, and Nuts and Bolts weekly. Most recently, Brick Complex was updated on October 27, 2026 and Nuts and Bolts on October 21, 2026.

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