# Screw That vs Thread Away!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw That | Thread Away! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-that/id6737209682/reviews) | **[4.8 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 632 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 760 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [PIXON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623992860) |

## What reviewers say

### Screw That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-that/id6737209682)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes after failed levels
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

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


### Thread Away!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Common Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*