Comparison

Screw up! vs Screw That

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screw up!

Engage your mind with a challenging nuts and bolts puzzle adventure. Strategically unscrew components to solve intricate levels, testing your IQ, patience, and planning skills. Enjoy satisfying ASMR sounds and vibrant visuals as you progress through increasingly complex screw-based challenges.

Highlights
  • Diverse puzzle layouts
  • Helpful boosters
  • User-friendly interface
  • ASMR experience
  • IQ testing challenges
  • Strategic screw removal
Features
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Want to exercise your brain and solve challenging puzzles in a screw-themed game? Welcome to Screw Up! – the ultimate nuts and bolts puzzle adventure! Test your puzzle-solving skills with complex screw challenges in the new Screw Up! It’s not just about removing screws—it’s a test of your IQ, strategy, and patience. Ready to become the master of screw puzzles? Take on the challenge now and explore this colorful and engaging screw puzzle world! Challenge your mind with Screw Up!, an exciting logic puzzle game. Navigate through puzzles filled with screws and boxes, strategically deciding which screws to remove first. Plan carefully, as each move affects the game’s layout, ensuring smooth progression in this unique puzzle experience. As you advance, face increasingly complex puzzles that will test your timing and strategic thinking. Master each level by placing every screw correctly, and unlock exciting new challenges along the way! FEATURES Diverse Puzzle Layouts: • Progress through levels that ramp up in difficulty for a thrilling challenge! • Encounter a variety of screws and boxes—only the sharpest minds can solve these screw puzzles! Helpful boosters: Use boosters to tackle the toughest puzzles when faced with tricky challenges. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy vibrant visuals, seamless animations, and immersive gameplay as you work through screw puzzle levels. ASMR Experience: Beautiful design paired with satisfying sounds of screws and boxes. Immerse yourself in the tactile joy of unscrewing and solving each puzzle. Test Your IQ: Challenge your brain with Screw Up! Strategize your moves and unlock rewards as you progress through intricate levels. Prove your puzzle-solving prowess today! HOW TO PLAY • Unscrew each board in the correct sequence to clear the layers. • Strategically plan your moves to handle screws and boxes, and overcome all puzzle challenges. • Fill each box with screws of the same color to complete the levels and win. • Use boosters to unlock tough screws and handle challenging puzzles. Experience the thrill of Screw Up!, where quick thinking and precise moves are key to solving each puzzle. Master the art of removing screws and maneuvering your way through challenging levels. Whether you’re testing your skills or enjoying casual play, this puzzle game offers fun for everyone. Download Screw Up! now and start unraveling puzzles!

About

Screw That

Engage your mind with a challenging mechanical puzzle game. Twist, unscrew, and solve intricate challenges involving wood, screws, and fasteners. Enjoy hundreds of levels, customize your experience, and relax with satisfying gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of puzzle levels
  • Twist and unscrew fasteners
  • Realistic woodworking animations
  • Customize puzzle skins and themes
  • Relaxing gameplay with calming sounds
Features
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Screw That – The Ultimate Screws Puzzle Game! Looking for the best screw puzzle game? Screw That is a fun and addictive mechanical puzzle game where you twist, unscrew, and solve challenges in a world full of wood, screws, bolts, and fasteners! Solve Intricate Screw Puzzles: • Challenging Levels: Unlock hundreds of puzzles that get more complex as you progress. • Satisfying Gameplay: Twist and unscrew fasteners, use logic, and solve tricky puzzles. • Woodworking Experience: Feel like a master carpenter with realistic animations and sounds. • Relax & Unwind: Enjoy a calm, therapeutic puzzle game that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day. Features: • Hundreds of Puzzle Levels: Solve endless mechanical puzzles and become a Screw Master! • Customize Your Puzzle: Unlock new skins and themes to make your adventure unique! • Addictive & Relaxing: A soothing game with calming sounds that’ll keep you engaged for hours! • Free to Play: Enjoy puzzles for free! Download Screw That Now! Master the art of unscrewing and show off your puzzle-solving skills. Are you ready to unscrew your way to the top?

Screenshots

Screw up!4 screens
Screw That4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screw up! at 67% against Screw That's 48%. Screw up! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screw up! sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Screw That sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screw up! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Screw up!'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Screw That's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screw up! ships an update every 10 days, Screw That every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screw up! versus Screw That: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew up!Screw That
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better48.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB219 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHappy FoxZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Screw up!

All ratings2,072 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%

Screw That

All ratings1,141 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral17.2%
Negative34.5%

User reviews

Screw up!

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to play
  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 💗 Enjoyable and relaxing

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Ads too long
  • 🕹️ Game too short

Screw That

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
  • 🚀 Easy to get into
  • 💡 Challenging without being frustrating

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear purpose of in-game currency (coins)
  • ⏱️ Excessively long advertisements
  • 🤔 Lack of explanation on how to use in-game items

Bugs and requests

Screw up!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More game modes
  • Increased difficulty levels

Screw That

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes after failed levels
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to purchase items with in-game currency instead of watching ads
  • Better explanation of in-game mechanics and currency usage

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Screw up!

One-time22
  • recomhammer1_99$0.99
  • starterpack1_99$0.99
  • specialoffer1_99$0.99
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  • recomclean2_299$2.99
  • highwaytreasure1_299$2.99
  • recomhammer2_299$2.99
  • advoucherpack1_299$2.99
  • giftpack1_399$3.99
  • highwaytreasure2_499$4.99
  • specialoffer2_499$4.99
  • removeads1_499$6.99
  • giftpack2_799$7.99
  • advoucherpack2_799$7.99
  • highwaytreasure3_999$9.99
  • removeads2_799$9.99
  • giftpack3_1499$14.99
  • advoucherpack3_1499$14.99
  • highwaytreasure4_1999$19.99
  • giftpack4_2999$29.99
  • advoucherpack4_3299$32.99
  • advoucherpack5_5299$52.99
  • advoucherpack6_9999$99.99
15 purchases

Screw That

One-time15
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coins Small Pack - 500 coins$1.99
  • PU Pack - 10 Bombs$2.99
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  • Coins Medium Pack - 1000 coins$2.99
  • PU Pack - 10 Drills$2.99
  • PU Pack - 10 ScrewDrivers$2.99
  • PU Pack - 10 Hammers$2.99
  • special offer$4.99
  • Coins Big Pack - 2000 coins$4.99
  • PU Pack - 5 of each$4.99
  • remove_ads$5.99
  • Large Coin Pack$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Super Coin Pack$19.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$34.99

Questions

Is Screw up! free?
Screw up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screw That free?
Screw That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screw up! or Screw That?
Screw up! is rated higher. Screw up! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Screw That averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Screw up! or Screw That have ads?
Both Screw up! and Screw That show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screw up! or Screw That?
Screw up! ships an update every 10 days, and Screw That every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screw up! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Screw That on October 19, 2026.

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