# Block Sort vs Screw Sorting Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Block Sort at 4.8 against Screw Sorting Quest's 1.5. Block Sort also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 4%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Screw Sorting Quest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Sort sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Screw Sorting Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Block Sort holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Sort has 7.1K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Block Sort's written reviews are positive against 4% of Screw Sorting Quest's.

Block Sort ships an update fortnightly, Screw Sorting Quest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Sort | Screw Sorting Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368/reviews)** | [1.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-sorting-quest/id6499261614/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 3.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 299 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776905410) | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368)

Arrange colorful blocks of various shapes and colors on baseplates to create stunning patterns and solve mind-bending puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex levels, unlocking new themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Arrange blocks on baseplates, Create stunning color combinations, Challenging sorting puzzles, Vibrant visuals, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Unlockable themes, shapes, and colors

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Sort Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer for a short time | $6.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Pack! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Sale 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Block Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins! | $29.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Pack! | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple and easy
- 🚀 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitching
- 🐛 Infuriating, frustrating, not worth my sanity
- 🐛 Copycat
- 🐛 Too many forced videos

**Reported bugs**

- Level 100 and above are broken
- Levels not matching the ads
- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a way to remove ads
- Improve level design and progression


### Screw Sorting Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-sorting-quest/id6499261614)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game that tests your precision and strategic thinking. Master the art of sorting with intuitive controls and challenging levels. Enjoy endless opportunities to hone your skills in this colorful and immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-finger controls, Challenging sorting levels, Strategic gameplay, Limited undo options, Colorful puzzle world

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔩 Screw sorting gameplay (briefly)
- 💡 "Special levels" offer variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤥 False advertising
- 🔄 Game not as advertised
- 🧩 Mostly color sorting
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 📉 Ads are long

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appear unexpectedly
- Ads are excessively long (80+ seconds)
- Game switches to color sorting after initial levels

**Requested features**

- Make the advertised screw sorting the main game
- Display actual game content in ads
- Reduce ad frequency and length
- Offer an ad-free option or airplane mode workaround


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Sort free?

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

### Is Screw Sorting Quest free?

Screw Sorting Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Sort or Screw Sorting Quest?

Block Sort is rated higher. Block Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Screw Sorting Quest averages 1.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do Block Sort or Screw Sorting Quest have ads?

Both Block Sort and Screw Sorting Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Sort or Screw Sorting Quest?

Block Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Screw Sorting Quest every 3 months. Most recently, Block Sort was updated on October 22, 2026 and Screw Sorting Quest on October 21, 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.*