Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Maze Pool

Features
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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. โ€ข 750 handcrafted levels โ€“ every one designed and tested by hand โ€ข 350 levels free to play โ€ข New ideas as you progress: portals, colored gates, switches, magnets and the tricky cue ball โ€ข Stuck? A hint shows you the next move, and your progress still counts โ€ข Play levels in any order within a pack โ€“ skip a tough one and come back later โ€ข Restart instantly and undo moves โ€“ no timers, no pressure โ€ข Easy packs for kids and beginners โ€ข Plays offline โ€“ no Wi-Fi needed HOW TO PLAY โ€ข Swipe a ball to send it rolling โ€ข It only stops when it hits a wall or another ball โ€ข Each ball must end in the pocket of the same color โ€ข 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!

About

Screw Up Genius

Features
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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 youโ€™ve got what it takes to be a genius with screws! Download now and get screwing!

Screenshots

Maze Pool4 screens
Screw Up Genius4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Maze Pool versus Screw Up Genius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaze PoolScrew Up Genius
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size82 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandru CalauzAlgoria Network LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Maze Pool

One-time8
  • 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
6 purchases

Screw Up Genius

One-time6
  • Gold Small$0.99
  • Gold Medium$1.99
  • Gold Big$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Power Pack$2.99
  • No ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Maze Pool free?
Maze Pool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screw Up Genius free?
Screw Up Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maze Pool or Screw Up Genius have ads?
Both Maze Pool and Screw Up Genius show ads.
Which is updated more often, Maze Pool or Screw Up Genius?
Maze Pool ships an update every 23 months, and Screw Up Genius every 2 days. Most recently, Maze Pool was updated on October 22, 2026 and Screw Up Genius on October 5, 2026.

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