Comparison

Screw Blocks vs Puzzle Area

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

Puzzle Area

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Puzzle Area is a clean and engaging logic puzzle game where every number guides you to the correct area. Each level contains a board made of square cells. Your goal is to find rectangular areas that match the numbers on the board. If a number says 5, you need to select an area made of exactly 5 squares. Complete all areas correctly and the board fills with color. The game starts with quick and simple levels, then gradually introduces larger boards, trickier layouts, and more creative puzzle shapes. As you progress, you unlock new layers and face more challenging boards that require careful thinking. Features: - Hundreds of handcrafted and generated puzzle levels - Starter, 7x7, 8x8, 9x9, 10x10, 11x11, 12x11, 13x11, 14x11, and 15x11 layers - Special non-square board layouts in selected levels - Star system based on your number of moves - Hint system for difficult puzzles - Layer coin system to unlock new challenges - Smooth level completion screen - Optional Remove Ads purchase - Simple one-hand mobile gameplay - Supports iPhone and iPad Puzzle Area is easy to understand, but each new layer asks you to think more carefully. Follow the numbers, find the areas, and complete every puzzle.

Screenshots

Screw Blocks4 screens
Puzzle Area4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Area at none against Screw Blocks's 7. Screw Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Puzzle Area asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Screw Blocks versus Puzzle Area: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew BlocksPuzzle Area
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMehmet Fatih SahinGorkem Senol

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

Puzzle Area

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screw Blocks free?
Screw Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Area free?
Puzzle Area is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screw Blocks or Puzzle Area have ads?
Both Screw Blocks and Puzzle Area show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screw Blocks or Puzzle Area?
Screw Blocks ships an update weekly, and Puzzle Area weekly. Most recently, Screw Blocks was updated on November 4, 2026 and Puzzle Area on October 31, 2026.

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