Comparison

3D Bolt Master® vs Idle Forge

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

Head to head
About

3D Bolt Master®

Engage your mind with a relaxing 3D puzzle game where you sort and unscrew colored bolts. Enjoy satisfying gameplay with smooth controls and vibrant, festive themes. Play offline and earn daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Color-based bolt sorting
  • Offline gameplay
  • Gentle brain engagement
  • 360° screw rotation
  • Color blind mode
  • Daily rewards and events
Features
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Feeling stuck in a long day, scrolling without a real break? Relax and enjoy a calm moment with 3D Bolt Master® — a match-3 screw game full of satisfying fun and light brain teasers. Gameplay How to Progress Through Screw Levels In 3D Bolt Master®, your goal is to remove all the screws from a 3D object and place each screw into the box with the matching color. ・Rotate the 3D model and zoom in or out to spot removable screws ・Unscrew each piece and match the screw to the correct color box ・Place screws with no matching color into a limited number of holes ・Clear all the screws to complete the level Use tools when needed, plan your moves carefully, and enjoy the smooth, satisfying fun of solving every screw puzzle. Game Highlights Why You'll Love 3D Bolt Master® Color-Blind Friendly ・Unique icons and patterns (△ □ ○) make it easy to tell screws apart ・High-contrast palettes improve visibility and reduce strain ・Quick and easy to turn on anytime in Settings No one misses out on the fun of unscrewing! No Annoying Ads ・A smoother ad experience designed to keep the good vibes going and your gameplay flowing ・Optional rewarded ads — only when you want them ・The ad-free pack removes forced ads for an even smoother experience Play your way, stress-free. Varied Levels & Smooth Controls ・10,000+ levels full of variety, surprises, and puzzle fun ・Realistic 3D models and rich, vibrant colors that make every puzzle pop ・Smooth, responsive controls that keep every move easy and satisfying Enjoy a puzzle world with stunning visuals and smooth controls. Easy to Start, Fun to Master ・Simple rules make it easy to get started ・Relaxing levels offer a calm, stress-free break ・Challenging stages put your strategy and logic to the test Play your way and enjoy the fun. Events & Gift Packs More events, more rewards Card Collection ・Uncover new cards and build your collection ・Complete full sets to claim rewards and Royal Tokens ・Request the cards you need or gift your extras to teammates How big can your card kingdom grow? Key Hunter ・Push ahead and uncover hidden keys ・Unlock chests packed with coins, boosters, and exciting surprises Become a treasure hunter and dig into the rewards. Cube Jumping ・Go head-to-head with 100 players and fight to stay in the race ・Keep winning to earn your share of the grand prize One run. One shot. How far can you go? Daily Gifts ・Log in daily to collect free gifts ・Keep your streak going for bigger gifts and extra rewards Ready to come back for more tomorrow? Golden Pass ・Progress through levels and earn even more along the way ・Activate the Golden Pass to unlock exclusive bonuses and extra prizes Jump in early and maximize your rewards! Relax, match, and enjoy the fun of 3D Bolt Master®! With satisfying screw puzzles and exciting events to explore, the perfect puzzle break is waiting for you. Download 3D Bolt Master® now and start playing! Want even more fun? Follow us for tips, updates, and bonus content! - Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568990223133 - Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2139433953224192/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@3dboltmasterofficial Need help? Feel free to contact us at Screw3D2024@outlook.com Terms of Service: https://www.joymaster-studio.com/useragreement.html Privacy Policy: https://www.joymaster-studio.com/privacy.html

About

Idle Forge

Features
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A little forge that doesn't need you. Light the hearth, hire an apprentice, and watch the smithy fill with workers, furnaces and stranger things. Idle Forge is an idle clicker built to be calm: it earns while you're away, asks for nothing when you return, and never punishes you for having a life. MADE TO RESPECT YOUR TIME • Progress continues while the app is closed. Sleep is a strategy • No daily-streak guilt, no timers that expire while you're at work • Watching ads is always optional, always a bonus, never a toll • Tapping helps, but it's a pleasure, not a duty: your workers swing the hammers A FORGE WITH SOMEWHERE TO GO • Dozens of generators, from apprentice to things physics won't explain • Reforge to melt it all down for Embers and permanent power • A living workshop you can watch: every worker you hire is down there on the floor, hammering • Catch drifting fire wisps for a frenzy of production • Achievements, milestones, a daily gift, and yes, an actual ending at the top of the ladder QUIET BY DESIGN • The forge's own sounds (hammer, embers, quench), no music, no noise • Every effect can be switched off, from vibration to embers • Your save is yours: export it as a code, carry it anywhere, no account Free to play. Ads are opt-in rewards only: everything an ad grants can also be earned by playing.

Screenshots

3D Bolt Master®4 screens
Idle Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Forge at none against 3D Bolt Master®'s 23. Idle Forge also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 3D Bolt Master®'s advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 3D Bolt Master® sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Bolt Master® ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Forge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
3D Bolt Master® versus Idle Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Bolt Master®Idle Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (53K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings53K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoymaster Puzzle Game StudioErik Tobias Rinde Tharaldsen

Bugs and requests

3D Bolt Master®

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck on confetti screen after completing a level
  • Certain levels have no screws to pick up

Requested features

2 requests
  • Press and hold to make blocks transparent
  • Improved level design and difficulty progression

Idle Forge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

3D Bolt Master®

One-time19
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Puzzle Beginner Bundle$1.99
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  • Starter Lite Kit$2.99
  • Booster Bundle - Play Helper$2.99
  • Milestone Offer$3.99
  • Screw Master Bundle$4.99
  • Value Coin Gamebox$5.99
  • coin-1500$5.99
  • VIP Pass$9.99
  • Screw Master Bundle$9.99
  • Supply Mega Bundle$9.99
  • Grand Treasure Chest$9.99
  • coin-3000$12.99
  • Supply Mega Bundle$19.99
  • Challenge Bundle$19.99
  • Exclusive Ultra Bundle$19.99
  • coin-6000$24.99
  • Giant Bundle$39.99
None

Idle Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Bolt Master® free?
3D Bolt Master® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Forge free?
Idle Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Bolt Master® or Idle Forge have ads?
Both 3D Bolt Master® and Idle Forge show ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Bolt Master® or Idle Forge?
3D Bolt Master® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Forge every 5 days. Most recently, 3D Bolt Master® was updated on October 16, 2026 and Idle Forge on October 5, 2026.

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