# Hook Jam vs Nuts Screwing Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hook Jam at 27% against Nuts Screwing Puzzle's 8%. Hook Jam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hook Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nuts Screwing Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hook Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hook Jam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Hook Jam's written reviews are positive against 8% of Nuts Screwing Puzzle's.

Hook Jam ships an update weekly, Nuts Screwing Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hook Jam | Nuts Screwing Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202/reviews)** | [4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-screwing-puzzle/id6468434734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 613 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) |

## What reviewers say

### Hook Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hook-jam/id6467673202)

Engage in an addictive puzzle game where you untangle hooks to solve intricate challenges. Accumulate wealth by mastering the art of hooking in this captivating experience.

**Highlights:** Intricate hook puzzles, Wealth accumulation mechanic, Addictive gameplay, Mastering hooking techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack Unlimited | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and relaxing
- 🎯 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Competitive ranking system
- 🔒 Lack of family sharing
- 🐛 Buggy challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Hard and epic challenges not working
- Game freezing after completing levels

**Requested features**

- More hard and epic levels
- Improved rewards system


### Nuts Screwing Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-screwing-puzzle/id6468434734)

Untangle metal bars and boards by strategically removing nails. Clear the board to win, but be mindful of limited placement options. Offers casual and challenging modes for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Untangle metal bars and boards, Strategic nail removal, Limited nail placement, Casual and Challenge modes, Endless puzzle levels, Play with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Awesome unscrewing puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Overwhelming number of ads
-  광고 Ads after every level
-  광고 Ads before every level
-  광고 Ads during gameplay
-  광고 Ads in empty spaces

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore lifetime ad removal purchase
- Black screen when watching video ads
- Level 120 is stuck or highest level
- Cannot move screws into holes
- Paid for no ads, still getting ads

**Requested features**

- Fix ads after purchase
- Add more levels
- Clarify 'No Ads' purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hook Jam free?

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

### Is Nuts Screwing Puzzle free?

Nuts Screwing Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hook Jam or Nuts Screwing Puzzle?

Hook Jam is rated higher. Hook Jam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Nuts Screwing Puzzle averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.

### Do Hook Jam or Nuts Screwing Puzzle have ads?

Both Hook Jam and Nuts Screwing Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hook Jam or Nuts Screwing Puzzle?

Hook Jam ships an update weekly, and Nuts Screwing Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hook Jam was updated on October 15, 2026 and Nuts Screwing Puzzle on October 14, 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.*