Comparison

Screw Blocks vs Paddle Out

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

Paddle Out

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The reef is jammed. The tide is perfect. One little turtle just needs a way out. Paddle Out: Block Escape is a relaxing sliding block puzzle where every level is a tiny traffic jam on the ocean floor. Blocks slide left, right, up, and down — never diagonally, never lifted. Your job is to shuffle them just right so the turtle finds a clear lane to the open sea. Simple to pick up. Surprisingly hard to put down. HOW IT PLAYS - Drag any block along its track — horizontal blocks slide side to side, vertical blocks slide up and down - Blocks can't overlap, rotate, or jump - Clear the path to the exit and let the turtle paddle out - Every puzzle has a solution — the trick is finding the right order WHY YOU'LL KEEP PLAYING - Hundreds of hand-checked levels, from breezy to genuinely brain-bending - Difficulty that ramps up gently — you'll never hit a wall out of nowhere - Unlimited undo and instant restart, so experimenting costs you nothing - Move counter for players who want to chase the perfect solution - No timers, no lives, no energy meters — play one level or fifty MADE FOR REAL LIFE - Fully playable offline — subway, plane, waiting room, anywhere - Pick up exactly where you left off - One-handed portrait play - Quiet, uncluttered visuals that are easy on the eyes A PUZZLE THAT RESPECTS YOU No hidden paywalls blocking progress. No countdown timers pressuring your next move. Just clean logic puzzles you can chew on at your own pace. Whether you've got two minutes in line or an hour on the couch, there's always one more reef to clear. Help the turtle paddle out. Download free today. — Paddle Out: Block Escape is supported by advertising and is rated for ages 13+. Questions or feedback? Reach us at info@amun-studios.com Terms of Service: https://amun-studios.com/paddle-out-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://amun-studios.com/paddle-out-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Screw Blocks4 screens
Paddle Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle Out at none against Screw Blocks's 7. Paddle Out also leads on ads (none vs shown). Screw Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Paddle Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Screw Blocks versus Paddle Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew BlocksPaddle Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMehmet Fatih SahinAmun Studios LLC

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

Paddle Out

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screw Blocks free?
Screw Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paddle Out free?
Paddle Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screw Blocks or Paddle Out have ads?
Screw Blocks shows ads; Paddle Out does not.

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