# Screw Guru vs Puddle Pals

The clearest difference is rating: Puddle Pals at 5.0 against Screw Guru's 4.3. Puddle Pals also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Screw Guru's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Guru sells 33 one-off in-app purchases and Puddle Pals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puddle Pals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Guru has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screw Guru ships an update every 3 weeks, Puddle Pals every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Guru | Puddle Pals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-guru/id6737529244/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puddle-pals/id6807693694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Raul Velasquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895791527) |

## What reviewers say

### Screw Guru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-guru/id6737529244)

Engage your mind with physics-based puzzles and addictive gameplay. Solve over 1000 brain-teasing levels using intuitive drag and rotate controls. Enjoy stunning 3D graphics, a relaxing soundtrack, and unlockable customizations.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 levels, Intuitive drag and rotate controls, Stunning 3D graphics, Relaxing soundtrack, Unlockable customizations, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sale_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it_1 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Sale_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale_6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it_2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChaseLargePack2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip lts Piggy - Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sale_8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Women's Day Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Deal Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Round Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| EASTER DEAL | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip lts Piggy - 2X Reward | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale_13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sale_15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it_3 | $16.99 | one-time |
| BOXES PACKAGE | $17.99 | one-time |
| Helper Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it_4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Revive Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Revive+ Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it_5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it_6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful, clean layouts
- 🎶 Catchy little tune
- 👍 Fun and relaxing to play
- 🧠 Helps with learning colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive, unskippable ads
- 🤖 Levels rigged to require ads
- 💰 Purchases not working as expected
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels impossible to complete
- Ads freezing the app
- Missing rewards and progress not saving
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and pin designs
- Improve save/progress system
- Allow skipping ads for paid users
- Provide a way to report issues


### Puddle Pals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puddle-pals/id6807693694)

A collection of gentle mini-games designed for young children aged 4-7. It focuses on educational elements like counting and colors, with collectible ducks as rewards. The app is built with privacy in mind, offering a safe and ad-free play experience.

**Highlights:** 6 mini-games for learning, 36 collectible ducks, Counting and color recognition, Matching and problem-solving, Offline play support, No ads or data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Pond Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Guru free?

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

### Is Puddle Pals free?

Puddle Pals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screw Guru or Puddle Pals?

Puddle Pals is rated higher. Screw Guru averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Puddle Pals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screw Guru or Puddle Pals have ads?

Screw Guru shows ads; Puddle Pals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screw Guru or Puddle Pals?

Screw Guru ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puddle Pals every 4 days. Most recently, Screw Guru was updated on October 30, 2026 and Puddle Pals on October 16, 2026.

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