# Balls Release vs Screw Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Screw Puzzle at 4.8 against Balls Release's 4.3. Screw Puzzle also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 6) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). Balls Release's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls Release sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Screw Puzzle sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screw Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Puzzle has 69K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Balls Release's written reviews are positive against 21% of Screw Puzzle's.

Balls Release ships an update every 4 months, Screw Puzzle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls Release | Screw Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974/reviews) | **[4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **21.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 618 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) | [VN World Trade Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760667970) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-release/id1661557974)

Strategically pull pins to guide balls through challenging levels. This puzzle game offers a relaxing experience with hundreds of levels featuring mind-blowing graphics and increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** Strategic pin pulling, Ball release mechanics, Hundreds of levels, Mind-blowing graphics, Changing difficulties, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked | $19.99 | per month |
| All appcentral games unlocked | $39.99 | per month |


### Screw Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355)

Engage your mind with a challenging puzzle game involving untangling metal plates and bolts. Progress through hundreds of levels, each with unique challenges and mechanics, to become a master of this intricate logic game.

**Highlights:** Untangle screws and metal plates, Hundreds of unique levels, ASMR sound effects, No time limit, Easy and hard modes, Use a handsaw to create apertures

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noel Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Noel Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip 7 day | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vip 30 day | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying
- 🤖 Interesting puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Levels start repeating too early
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔧 Some levels impossible without power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the game
- Progress reset after level completion

**Requested features**

- Undo/restart level option
- More varied and progressively difficult levels
- Option to disable ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balls Release free?

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

### Is Screw Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Balls Release or Screw Puzzle?

Screw Puzzle is rated higher. Balls Release averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Screw Puzzle averages 4.8 from 69K ratings.

### Do Balls Release or Screw Puzzle have ads?

Both Balls Release and Screw Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls Release or Screw Puzzle?

Balls Release ships an update every 4 months, and Screw Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Balls Release was updated on October 7, 2026 and Screw Puzzle 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.*