Comparison

Hack Arcade vs Unscrew Workshop 3D

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

Head to head
About

Hack Arcade

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you rewire arcade cabinets and insert chips to alter gameplay. Each level offers a fresh challenge, encouraging experimentation to achieve high scores and collect cosmetic items. Discover new game mechanics and strategies with every playthrough.

Highlights
  • Rewire arcade cabinets
  • Insert computer chips for upgrades
  • Experiment with game mechanics
  • Collect hats for bonuses
  • Score three stars per level
  • Unique gameplay each session
Features
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Hack the game in each arcade cabinet with Wires and Chips to help Gus win.  Every level requires rewiring or a Chip hack, no two games played are the same.  Even we aren’t quite sure what will happen, but here are some hints:  • Rewire the Wires until something good happens  • Rewire the Wires until something better happens  • Rewire the rewiring if rewiring caused something bad to happen  • Remember what terminal you wired to and what it did  • Remember what terminal you wired to and what it didn’t do  • Once wired and working nicely, play and win the game  • Try to score Three Stars for each level – you’ll get the most coins  • Get hats, get lots of hats, wear them all at once - Gus loves hats.  The more hats you wear at once, the more hat bonus coins you get.  Plus, Gus looks absurd with more hats.  • Insert Upgrades using chips, these are computer chips.  Wire from a terminal to a chip.  Chips help Gus do extraordinary things.  We are not quite sure what they will do all the time, but Gus should be fine.  • If the game or level is too hard, try it with a chip - it will probably help.  If it is still too hard, try a different chip.  • Even if you win easily, try the game again with a different chip, with more hats on Gus… it’s a new game every time.  • You hack it – you play it

About

Unscrew Workshop 3D

Engage in satisfying logic puzzles by unscrewing colorful bolts. Reveal hidden 3D objects and solve challenges by clearing layers in the correct order. Plan your moves strategically to master each intricate structure.

Highlights
  • Colorful bolt-unscrewing puzzles
  • Reveal hidden 3D objects
  • Logic and order challenges
  • Simple one-tap controls
  • Helpful boosters
  • Bright visuals and satisfying movement
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Every bolt is part of the puzzle—and every move matters. Unscrew colorful bolts, reveal playful 3D objects, and solve satisfying logic challenges one layer at a time. Tap a free screw, match its color, and take each structure apart in the right order. Watch what is blocked, keep space open for the pieces that come next, and find the cleanest path to the final bolt. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a free screw to remove it. • Match and clear screws by color. • Choose the right order to release hidden pieces. • Clear every layer to complete the level. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Colorful screw-and-bolt puzzles • Creative 3D objects to take apart • Simple one-tap controls • Compact challenges built around logic, order, and space • Helpful boosters when a layout gets tricky • Bright visuals and satisfying movement • Bigger, tougher structures as you progress A move that looks obvious may not be the smartest one. Study each object, plan ahead, and enjoy the moment when its final piece comes free. Ready to master every bolt? Start unscrewing today. WEEKLY VIP Two optional auto-renewable Weekly VIP plans may be shown. Prices are localized and displayed before purchase. Both plans include a 3-day free trial for eligible subscribers. Offer benefits are shown in the Shop before purchase and include up to three free Add Box uses per day and removal of forced ads; the daily-coin plan also includes a 100-coin daily login reward. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase or at the end of the free trial, when offered. The subscription automatically renews at the selected weekly price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSND2ijMU8IyHcja9djzfwDE1UJAk7wq1j-DMgqWtGOhXbeGKPIRGEPq7-vpwd28yB4WhI74DYTouU4/pub Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hack Arcade4 screens
Unscrew Workshop 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hack Arcade at 100% against Unscrew Workshop 3D's 0%. Hack Arcade also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). Unscrew Workshop 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hack Arcade sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Unscrew Workshop 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hack Arcade holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hack Arcade has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hack Arcade's written reviews are positive against 0% of Unscrew Workshop 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hack Arcade ships an update fortnightly, Unscrew Workshop 3D every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hack Arcade versus Unscrew Workshop 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack ArcadeUnscrew Workshop 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1.1 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDriven CatalystNOVA GAMES LLP

Customer experience

Hack Arcade

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unscrew Workshop 3D

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hack Arcade

One-time10
  • 500$0.99
  • 1,000$0.99
  • 1250$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 5000$4.99
  • 6,000$4.99
  • 15000$9.99
  • 13,000$9.99
  • 28,000$19.99
  • 65000$39.99
  • 75,000$49.99
10 purchases

Unscrew Workshop 3D

One-time10
  • Box Pack 4$0.99
  • Box Pack 3$1.99
  • Tri Pack 1$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Tri Pack 2$4.99
  • Tri Pack 5$4.99
  • Tri Pack 3$9.99
  • Tri Pack 6$9.99
  • Tri Pack 4$14.99
  • Tri Pack 7$19.99
  • Tri Pack 8$29.99

Questions

Is Hack Arcade free?
Hack Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unscrew Workshop 3D free?
Unscrew Workshop 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hack Arcade or Unscrew Workshop 3D?
Hack Arcade is rated higher. Hack Arcade averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Unscrew Workshop 3D averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Hack Arcade or Unscrew Workshop 3D have ads?
Both Hack Arcade and Unscrew Workshop 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hack Arcade or Unscrew Workshop 3D?
Hack Arcade ships an update fortnightly, and Unscrew Workshop 3D every 4 days. Most recently, Hack Arcade was updated on November 3, 2026 and Unscrew Workshop 3D on October 31, 2026.

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