Comparison

Screw Blocks vs Drop the Pieces

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

Head to head
About

Screw Blocks

A strategic puzzle game where players drag and fit blocks to unscrew bolts. Match screw colors and consider screw layers to solve hundreds of unique boards. Offers challenging levels with real-time physics and chain reactions.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique puzzle boards
  • Challenging levels (Medium, Hard, Expert)
  • Multilayered design with real-time physics
  • Block, pin, and jam game mechanics
  • Mesmerizing chain reactions
Features
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"Screw Blocks" is a fun and strategic puzzle game where you fit blocks to unscrew all bolts on the board! HOW TO PLAY Drag and fit blocks to the grid Match screw colors to unscrew them Mind screw layers to decide block orders FEATURES Hundreds of unique puzzle boards Challenging levels: Medium, Hard, and Expert level modes Multilayered design with real-time physics rules The perfect harmony of block, pin, and jam game mechanics Well-balanced level twists resulting mesmerizing chain reactions Download, unscrew, and enjoy NOW!

About

Drop the Pieces

Features
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Drop the Pieces brings you a unique multi-layer puzzle experience! Each layer reveals new challenges and surprises. Tap screws to match colors in sets of three and dismantle fun shapes such as animals, cars, and houses. Each level presents a new challenge, and the goal is to send screws of the correct color to release pieces from above. Test your problem-solving skills and enjoy creative designs as you go through each shape you unlock! Use powerful hints to tackle each shape more effectively: • Hammer: Break through the desired layer and progress faster. • Add Hole: Add a new hole to our slots. • Clear Hole: Send all screws to boxes in your slots.

Screenshots

Screw Blocks4 screens
Drop the Pieces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop the Pieces at none against Screw Blocks's 7. Screw Blocks's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Blocks sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Drop the Pieces asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screw Blocks ships an update weekly, Drop the Pieces monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Screw Blocks versus Drop the Pieces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew BlocksDrop the Pieces
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB199 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMehmet Fatih SahinSix Pawns

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Screw Blocks

One-time7
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 2500 Coins$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • 10000 Coins$5.99
  • Mega Pack$8.99
  • 20000 Coins$8.99
None

Drop the Pieces

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screw Blocks free?
Screw Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop the Pieces free?
Drop the Pieces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screw Blocks or Drop the Pieces have ads?
Both Screw Blocks and Drop the Pieces show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screw Blocks or Drop the Pieces?
Screw Blocks ships an update weekly, and Drop the Pieces monthly. Most recently, Screw Blocks was updated on June 26, 2026 and Drop the Pieces on September 16, 2026.

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