# Screw Puzzle vs Melon Chill

Screw Puzzle and Melon Chill both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Melon Chill's written reviews are positive against 21% of Screw Puzzle's. Melon Chill also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Screw Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 805). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Puzzle sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Melon Chill sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Screw Puzzle against 4.6 for Melon Chill. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Puzzle has 69K ratings behind it against 805, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Screw Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 59% of Melon Chill's.

Screw Puzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, Melon Chill every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Puzzle | Melon Chill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355/reviews)** | [4.6 (805 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-chill-fruit-drop/id6470174667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 805 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 290 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VN World Trade Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760667970) | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) |

## What reviewers say

### Screw Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355)

Engage your mind with a challenging puzzle game involving untangling metal plates and bolts. Progress through hundreds of levels, each with unique challenges and mechanics, to become a master of this intricate logic game.

**Highlights:** Untangle screws and metal plates, Hundreds of unique levels, ASMR sound effects, No time limit, Easy and hard modes, Use a handsaw to create apertures

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noel Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Noel Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip 7 day | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vip 30 day | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying
- 🤖 Interesting puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Levels start repeating too early
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔧 Some levels impossible without power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the game
- Progress reset after level completion

**Requested features**

- Undo/restart level option
- More varied and progressively difficult levels
- Option to disable ads without paying


### Melon Chill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-chill-fruit-drop/id6470174667)

Merge falling fruits to create larger ones, aiming to synthesize a big watermelon. This casual puzzle game offers a relaxing and pleasant experience with smooth animations and satisfying explosion effects.

**Highlights:** Simple click-to-drop controls, Classic 2048 merge gameplay, Smooth synthesis effects, Refreshing explosion animations, Decompression mini-game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Start Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🕹️ Relaxing and stress-relieving experience
- 💰 Free to play with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Sudden and confusing UI changes
- 🤖 Suspicious bot-like positive reviews
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤬 Frustrating ad-related issues (forced ads, inability to exit)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to exit game due to ad placement
- Inconsistent fruit placement and behavior

**Requested features**

- Bring back original fruit skins
- Add more customization options
- Improve responsiveness and reduce glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Puzzle free?

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

### Is Melon Chill free?

Melon Chill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screw Puzzle or Melon Chill?

Screw Puzzle is rated higher. Screw Puzzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Melon Chill averages 4.6 from 805 ratings.

### Do Screw Puzzle or Melon Chill have ads?

Screw Puzzle shows ads; Melon Chill does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screw Puzzle or Melon Chill?

Screw Puzzle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Melon Chill every 3 days. Most recently, Screw Puzzle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Melon Chill on October 22, 2026.

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