# Solitaire Story vs Screw Out Master

Solitaire Story and Screw Out Master both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Solitaire Story's written reviews are positive against 18% of Screw Out Master's. Solitaire Story also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 453) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Story sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Screw Out Master sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Solitaire Story against 4.7 for Screw Out Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Story has 5.2K ratings behind it against 453, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Solitaire Story's written reviews are positive against 18% of Screw Out Master's.

Solitaire Story ships an update fortnightly, Screw Out Master every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Story | Screw Out Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-story/id6502583340/reviews) | **[4.7 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-out-master/id6738110192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 453 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 340 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) | [文奇 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767527328) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-story/id6502583340)

Engage in classic Solitaire card puzzles interwoven with a compelling rescue story. Solve card deals to help characters in need, fix broken situations, and restore harmony through your warm-heartedness. Enjoy a brain-training experience with intriguing story episodes.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire gameplay, Rescue story episodes, Brain training puzzles, Exciting challenges and events, Unlimited free undo, Online and offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seaside Express | $0.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mine Treasure VI | $1.99 | one-time |
| Island Express | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| StoryPass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 11 000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 23 000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating experience
- 💡 Helpful hint system
- 🎮 Fun and interactive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Overrides mute switch
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads not working
- Stuck on loading screens
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More stories and content
- Faster progression and rewards
- Better balance between free and paid features


### Screw Out Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-out-master/id6738110192)

Engage in a captivating puzzle game where you unscrew and twist to solve intricate challenges. Progress through a fascinating storyline, renovate and decorate spaces, and train your brain as you become a master screwdriver. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Unscrew and twist puzzles, Captivating storyline, Renovate and decorate spaces, Brain-training challenges, User-friendly interface, Unlock exciting rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pop Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chance Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Friends Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Helps the mind think

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🚫 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🚫 Lack of privacy and tracking concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cause loss of progress
- Levels are too difficult

**Requested features**

- More story-based content
- iPad version
- Ability to spend coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Story free?

Solitaire Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screw Out Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Story or Screw Out Master?

Screw Out Master is rated higher. Solitaire Story averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Screw Out Master averages 4.7 from 453 ratings.

### Do Solitaire Story or Screw Out Master have ads?

Both Solitaire Story and Screw Out Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Story or Screw Out Master?

Solitaire Story ships an update fortnightly, and Screw Out Master every 9 days. Most recently, Solitaire Story was updated on November 8, 2026 and Screw Out Master on November 8, 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.*