Maze Pool vs Screw Up Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Maze Pool
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Every ball slides until it hits a wall. Can you get each one into the pocket of its color? Maze Pool is a calm, clever sliding puzzle. Swipe a ball and it rolls all the way until something stops it. Plan your moves, use the other balls as blockers, and sink every ball into its matching pocket. โข 750 handcrafted levels โ every one designed and tested by hand โข 350 levels free to play โข New ideas as you progress: portals, colored gates, switches, magnets and the tricky cue ball โข Stuck? A hint shows you the next move, and your progress still counts โข Play levels in any order within a pack โ skip a tough one and come back later โข Restart instantly and undo moves โ no timers, no pressure โข Easy packs for kids and beginners โข Plays offline โ no Wi-Fi needed HOW TO PLAY โข Swipe a ball to send it rolling โข It only stops when it hits a wall or another ball โข Each ball must end in the pocket of the same color โข Colored gates, portals and magnets only react to balls of their color If you enjoy ice-sliding puzzles, Sokoban, or brain teasers that make you think a few moves ahead, Maze Pool is made for you. Swipe the first ball and see how far you can get!
Screw Up Genius
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Screw Up Genius is an addictive puzzle game where your tool skills are put to the test! Rotate screws, hammer nails, and tighten bolts in a series of fun and engaging levels. As you progress, you'll face increasingly complex mechanical challenges, requiring precise moves and the right tool for the job. Can you master every level and become the ultimate Screw Up Genius? Features: 100+ levels of challenging screw puzzles Use different tools: hammers, drills, screwdrivers, and more Simple yet addictive gameplay Colorful graphics with smooth animations Unlock new tools and upgrades as you advance No time limits โ play at your own pace Join the fun and see if youโve got what it takes to be a genius with screws! Download now and get screwing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Screw Up Genius at every 2 days against Maze Pool's every 23 months. Screw Up Genius also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Maze Pool sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Screw Up Genius sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Maze Pool ships an update every 23 months, Screw Up Genius every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maze Pool | Screw Up Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandru Calauz | Algoria Network LLC |
In-app purchases
Maze Pool
- 50 Hints$0.99
- 50 Speed Boosts$0.99
- 50 Undo Moves$0.99
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- Permanent speed$1.99
- All Map Packs$3.99
- Disable Ads$3.99
- Disable Ads + All Map Packs$5.99
- Unlock Everything$6.99
Screw Up Genius
- Gold Small$0.99
- Gold Medium$1.99
- Gold Big$2.99
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- Power Pack$2.99
- No ads$4.99
- Starter Pack$9.99
Questions
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