# Match Collector vs Screw Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match Collector at 79% against Screw Jam's 26%. Match Collector also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Screw Jam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Collector sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Screw Jam sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match Collector holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55K and 49K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Match Collector's written reviews are positive against 26% of Screw Jam's.

Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, Screw Jam weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Collector | Screw Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005/reviews)** | [4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-jam/id6471490579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 49K |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 260 MB | 556 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-collector/id6462309005)

Engage in a dynamic match-3 puzzle experience with a unique collection mechanic. Earn experience to unlock rare tiles and use free power-ups to overcome engaging obstacles and challenges. Enjoy commentary and assistance from an in-game character.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Collect rare, epic, and legendary tiles, Earn experience points, Free power-ups from balloons, Obstacles like crates and glass, In-game character commentary and assistance

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and cute gameplay
- 👍 Charming British narrator
- 🔒 No microtransactions or in-app purchases
- 💡 Relaxing and stress-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads become frequent after early levels
- 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay too often
- 👎 Misleading advertising about ad frequency

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss for some users
- Suggested moves appear too quickly

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More level variety and difficulty progression
- Ability to customize tile selection


### Screw Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-jam/id6471490579)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game where you unscrew and sort colorful screws, pins, and nuts. Navigate hundreds of unique levels with layered complexities and special tools to test your logic and strategy.

**Highlights:** Custom screw tools, Multilayered puzzles, Obstacle course levels, Endless puzzle mode, Daily challenges, Color sorting

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Burger Fest Step | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay
- ⭐ Great concept
- 👍 Enjoyable for a while

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔍 Impossible levels
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🎨 Hard to distinguish colors
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Level 121 cannot be completed
- Level 237 cannot be completed
- Incorrect screw types on certain levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to report issues

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Ability to use all 5 screw holes
- More ways to earn coins
- Option to skip timed levels
- Sound effects and music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Collector free?

Match Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screw Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Collector or Screw Jam?

Match Collector is rated higher. Match Collector averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Screw Jam averages 4.6 from 49K ratings.

### Do Match Collector or Screw Jam have ads?

Match Collector shows ads; Screw Jam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Match Collector or Screw Jam?

Match Collector ships an update fortnightly, and Screw Jam weekly. Most recently, Match Collector was updated on November 3, 2026 and Screw Jam on November 3, 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.*