# Throw Blocks! vs Screw Factory!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screw Factory! at none against Throw Blocks!'s 18. Screw Factory! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Throw Blocks!'s advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 23%) and ratings volume (14K vs 3K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throw Blocks! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Factory! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Throw Blocks! against 4.7 for Screw Factory!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Throw Blocks!'s written reviews are positive against 23% of Screw Factory!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throw Blocks! | Screw Factory! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-blocks/id6478014390/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-factory/id6740887396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 22.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 340 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Throw Blocks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-blocks/id6478014390)

Engage in a colorful puzzle game where you strategically merge and stack blocks by color. Create long chains to form larger blocks and achieve objectives before running out of moves. Enjoy a relaxing experience with smooth graphics and satisfying ASMR effects.

**Highlights:** Strategic block stacking, Color matching and merging, Long chain formation, Objective-based challenges, Relaxing gameplay, Smooth 3D graphics, ASMR effects

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backup Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| NoAds Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mega Large Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Large Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💝 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Helps with math skills
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🔄 Gameplay changes not well received
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing at the end
- Video ads not working properly
- Inability to save preferences

**Requested features**

- Revert gameplay changes
- Add sandbox/freeplay mode
- Improve stability and performance


### Screw Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-factory/id6740887396)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game where you strategically sort nuts onto bolts. Manage a continuous flow of nuts from a conveyor belt, testing your problem-solving and strategic thinking skills to pack and ship them all.

**Highlights:** Strategic nut sorting onto bolts, Manage conveyor belt nut production, Test strategic thinking, Compete with friends, Relaxing puzzle experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting game concept
- 💡 Helps keep brain active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Graphic issues prevent progress
- 🔍 Shuffle button overlaps gameplay
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot select bolts near shuffle button
- Shuffle tool does not work as expected
- Levels become unplayable due to graphic overlaps

**Requested features**

- Fix graphic issues on lower levels
- Improve shuffle button placement
- Reduce number of ads and make in-app purchases more reasonable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throw Blocks! free?

Throw Blocks! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screw Factory! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Throw Blocks! or Screw Factory!?

Throw Blocks! is rated higher. Throw Blocks! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Screw Factory! averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Throw Blocks! or Screw Factory! have ads?

Both Throw Blocks! and Screw Factory! show ads.

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