Comparison

Screw That vs Thread Away!

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

Head to head
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?

About

Thread Away!

Engage in a unique puzzle experience combining tactile screw-pin mechanics with the creative art of wool pixel coloring. Solve intricate puzzles by strategically removing pins and sorting threads to reveal vibrant pixel masterpieces. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging blend of logic and artistic expression.

Highlights
  • Screw-pin puzzle mechanics
  • Wool pixel art coloring
  • Thread sorting challenges
  • Hundreds of varied levels
  • Logic and color coordination refinement
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Thread Away, where clever screw puzzles meet the soothing art of wool pixel coloring! Immerse yourself in Thread Away, a one-of-a-kind puzzle game that merges the tactile satisfaction of unscrewing pins with the creativity of colorful wool-based pixel art. If you're drawn to hands-on logic challenges or artistic games, Thread Away offers the best of both worlds—turning every level into a rewarding blend of strategy and artistic flair. How to Play: - Navigate through screw-pin puzzles that gradually bring pixel art images to life. - Free tangled threads by removing pins in the correct order. - Match three same-colored strands to enhance your wool coloring progress. - Clear each level by sorting out every thread and completing your pixel masterpiece. - Each puzzle refines your sense of logic and color coordination in a relaxing, creative setting. Game Highlights: - A thoughtful combination of screw-pin mechanics and wool art design - Directly influence wool pixel creations with smart thread-sorting strategy - Hundreds of varied levels with evolving artistic designs - A peaceful yet engaging gameplay experience for both puzzle lovers and creatives Download Thread Away today and start your colorful unraveling adventure. With every pin removed, watch your wool pixel art come to life in vibrant threads!

Screenshots

Screw That4 screens
Thread Away!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thread Away! at 67% against Screw That's 48%. Thread Away! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Screw That's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 That sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Away! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread Away! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 632 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Screw That's written reviews are positive against 67% of Thread Away!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screw That ships an update every 2 weeks, Thread Away! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Screw That versus Thread Away!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew ThatThread Away!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (632 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better632
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB760 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITEDPIXON PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Screw That

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

Thread Away!

All ratings403 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

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

Thread Away!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Screw That

One-time15
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coins Small Pack - 500 coins$1.99
  • PU Pack - 10 Bombs$2.99
Show 12 more
  • 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
11 purchases

Thread Away!

One-time11
  • Coin 1$1.99
  • Revive Pack$2.99
  • Coin 2$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Gold Pass$6.99
  • Coin 3$9.99
  • Common Bundle$9.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Great Bundle$19.99
  • Epic Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is Screw That free?
Screw That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Away! free?
Thread Away! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screw That or Thread Away!?
Thread Away! is rated higher. Screw That averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Thread Away! averages 4.8 from 632 ratings.
Do Screw That or Thread Away! have ads?
Both Screw That and Thread Away! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screw That or Thread Away!?
Screw That ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thread Away! monthly. Most recently, Screw That was updated on September 29, 2026 and Thread Away! on September 30, 2026.

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