# Screw Puzzle vs Screw Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screw Master at none against Screw Puzzle's 20. Screw Master also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (30% vs 21%). Screw Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 11K). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Puzzle sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Screw Puzzle against 4.9 for Screw Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Puzzle has 69K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 30% of Screw Master's.

Screw Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, Screw Master fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Puzzle | Screw Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-master-color-nuts-jam/id6553988949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **30.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VN World Trade Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760667970) | [Longwind Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315141) |

## 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


### Screw Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-master-color-nuts-jam/id6553988949)

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle game focused on unscrewing nuts and bolts. Strategically untangle intricate screw pin jams, plan your moves carefully, and solve increasingly complex challenges to test your IQ and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Diverse puzzle layouts, Logical hints and boosters, User-friendly interface, Scoring and rewards, ASMR sound effects, IQ testing challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Keeps the mind alert
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and forced ad-watching
- 🔒 Suspicious browser redirects and security concerns
- 🤯 Impossible to progress without ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Forced browser redirects and malware scans
- Ads that cannot be closed or skipped
- Levels becoming unwinnable without ads

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Improved colorblind accessibility
- More intuitive level progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Puzzle free?

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

### Is Screw Master free?

Screw Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screw Puzzle or Screw Master?

Screw Master is rated higher. Screw Puzzle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Screw Master averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Screw Puzzle or Screw Master have ads?

Both Screw Puzzle and Screw Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screw Puzzle or Screw Master?

Screw Puzzle ships an update every 5 weeks, and Screw Master fortnightly. Most recently, Screw Puzzle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screw Master on September 24, 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.*