# Screw Master vs ChessMatch2

The clearest difference is price: Screw Master at Free against ChessMatch2's $0.99. Screw Master also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ChessMatch2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Screw Master is free to download; ChessMatch2 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Screw Master against 5.0 for ChessMatch2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Master has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screw Master ships an update fortnightly, ChessMatch2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Master | ChessMatch2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-master-color-nuts-jam/id6553988949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmatch2/id6689514464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 148 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Longwind Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486315141) | [Jack McCormack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658121467) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ChessMatch2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmatch2/id6689514464)

Engage in real-time or correspondence chess matches remotely. Replay games with variable speed and interactive annotation, or practice speed chess with adjustable time delays. Features over 230 annotated matches and openings.

**Highlights:** Remote real-time chess via FaceTime screen sharing, Correspondence chess via text or email, Variable speed annotated match replay, Fully interactive chessboard with Z-Override, Over 230 annotated matches and openings, Adjustable time delay for speed chess practice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Master free?

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

### Is ChessMatch2 free?

ChessMatch2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screw Master or ChessMatch2?

ChessMatch2 is rated higher. Screw Master averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while ChessMatch2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screw Master or ChessMatch2 have ads?

Screw Master shows ads; ChessMatch2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screw Master or ChessMatch2?

Screw Master ships an update fortnightly, and ChessMatch2 every 9 days. Most recently, Screw Master was updated on November 2, 2026 and ChessMatch2 on October 19, 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.*