# Chrono Game vs Screw Block Escape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chrono Game at 100% against Screw Block Escape's 11%. Chrono Game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Screw Block Escape's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 7). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Block Escape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Chrono Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chrono Game holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Block Escape has 18K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chrono Game's written reviews are positive against 11% of Screw Block Escape's.

Chrono Game ships an update fortnightly, Screw Block Escape monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chrono Game | Screw Block Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-game/id6449153769/reviews)** | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-block-escape/id6743530351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 455 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sean Pennino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687837621) | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) |

## What reviewers say

### Chrono Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrono-game/id6449153769)

Test your knowledge of historical events with this daily trivia game. Learn about the past through engaging challenges. Perfect for history buffs and casual learners alike.

**Highlights:** Daily history trivia, Engaging challenges, Learn historical events, Suitable for all ages, iPhone and iPad compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Screw Block Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-block-escape/id6743530351)

Engage your logic and spatial reasoning in this colorful block puzzle adventure. Strategically slide wooden blocks through intricate mazes to match them with color-coded doors and clear the board. Each level presents a unique challenge requiring careful planning and foresight to escape.

**Highlights:** Slide blocks to color-matching doors, Free wooden blocks to win, Test logic and spatial thinking, Increasingly complex structures, Intuitive touch controls, Vibrant wooden block designs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Motivation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life and Gold Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold 04 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing game
- 👍 Stress relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ False advertising about timer
- 🙄 Annoying unscrewing mechanic
- 🤬 Lied about no timer

**Reported bugs**

- Timer present despite claims of no timer

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off timer
- Honest advertising about game features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chrono Game free?

Chrono Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Screw Block Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chrono Game or Screw Block Escape?

Chrono Game is rated higher. Chrono Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Screw Block Escape averages 4.5 from 18K ratings.

### Do Chrono Game or Screw Block Escape have ads?

Screw Block Escape shows ads; Chrono Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chrono Game or Screw Block Escape?

Chrono Game ships an update fortnightly, and Screw Block Escape monthly. Most recently, Chrono Game was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screw Block Escape on November 12, 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.*