# Screw That vs Spring Slide

The clearest difference is rating: Spring Slide at 4.8 against Screw That's 4.5. Spring Slide also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 1.2K). Screw That's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, 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 Spring Slide sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spring Slide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Screw That's written reviews are positive against 33% of Spring Slide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screw That ships an update every 2 weeks, Spring Slide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw That | Spring Slide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-that/id6737209682/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-slide-color-sort-game/id6746828567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [Perfeggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664686968) |

## 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


### Spring Slide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-slide-color-sort-game/id6746828567)

Engage in a unique spring physics puzzle where you guide colorful springs into matching holes. Master spatial reasoning and color-matching skills through hundreds of levels with intuitive drag-and-drop controls. Enjoy both timed challenges and a relaxing mode.

**Highlights:** Spring physics sorting gameplay, Match and launch springs, Color-coded target holes, Chain reaction combos, Timed and relax modes, Hundreds of levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny_Coin_Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small_Item_Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| End_Game_Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small_Coin_Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass_5d | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big_Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large_Item_Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove_Ads_pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium_Coin_Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super_Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge_Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy performance
- 🔄 Account/progress loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect slinky movement
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- No timer option for relaxed play
- Better instructions for new gameplay elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw That free?

Screw That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spring Slide free?

Spring Slide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screw That or Spring Slide?

Spring Slide is rated higher. Screw That averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Spring Slide averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Screw That or Spring Slide have ads?

Both Screw That and Spring Slide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screw That or Spring Slide?

Screw That ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spring Slide weekly. Most recently, Screw That was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spring Slide on October 28, 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.*