Comparison

Screw Out vs Cipherly

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

Head to head
About

Screw Out

Engage your mind with a strategic puzzle game where you must remove screws in the correct order to solve levels. Utilize various tools to overcome challenging obstacles and enjoy a relaxing ASMR experience with satisfying sound effects.

Highlights
  • Strategic screw removal
  • Bolt sorting puzzles
  • Variety of in-game tools
  • Challenging levels
  • ASMR sound effects
  • Unlimited levels
Features
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Challenge your brain with Screw Out: Nuts And Bolts Sort, a fun and addictive puzzle game where the goal is simple yet exciting—remove the screws in the correct order to complete the level. Use strategy and clever thinking to solve each puzzle, and if you get stuck, don’t worry! You have an array of powerful tools to help you out. How to Play • Strategically remove screws to release the bolts and clear the level. • Plan your moves carefully to solve each puzzle in the correct sequence. • Use tools like screwdrivers, drills, and lock blasters to tackle tricky challenges. Powerful Tools to Help You • Screwdriver: Remove stubborn screws with precision. • Drill Extra Holes: Create new paths to solve complex puzzles. • Lock Blaster: Blast away locks that block your progress. • Timer Freeze: Pause the clock and take your time solving puzzles. Key Features • Addictive Gameplay: Solve satisfying puzzles by removing screws and bolts. • Challenging Levels: Progress through increasingly complex puzzles that test your logic and problem-solving skills. • Relaxing and Strategic: Play without pressure or enjoy the thrill of timed levels. • Unlimited Fun: Endless levels with new challenges at every step. • Beautiful Design: Sleek visuals, smooth animations, and satisfying sound effects. • ASMR Experience: Relax with the soothing sounds of screws turning and bolts falling. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a relaxing puzzle or challenge yourself with strategic gameplay, Screw Out: Nuts And Bolts Sort has it all. Download now and enjoy the ultimate screw-removing puzzle adventure.

About

Cipherly

Features
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Crack the code. Uncover the quote. Cipherly is a calm cryptogram game built around words worth remembering. Each puzzle hides a famous line behind a simple letter-swap code. Work out which letter is which, and the quote slowly reveals itself, on a quiet, paper-and-ink page with nothing to distract you. A NEW QUOTE EVERY DAY Start your day with the Daily Quote, drawn from its own collection so it never repeats a level. Keep your streak going, and set an optional reminder for the time that suits you. It never nudges you on days you've already played. WORDS WORTH UNCOVERING Hundreds of hand-picked quotes from Shakespeare, Austen, the Brontës, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Gibran and many more. Every quote in the library is unique. NEW TO CRYPTOGRAMS? A short How to Play guide shows you the ropes, and hints are there whenever you're stuck. Tap a space, pick a letter, and it fills in everywhere that letter appears. FREE TO START Free to download and play. When you're ready for more, one purchase unlocks every collection, forever. MADE FOR QUIET MOMENTS • Completely ad-free • Plays offline, anywhere • Untimed, so play at your own pace • Light and dark themes, including Night, free for everyone • Share your solve without spoiling the quote • Progress backed up and purchases restored automatically Put down the scroll, pick a quote, and decode. Cipherly+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ciunas.app/cipherly-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Screw Out4 screens
Cipherly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cipherly at none against Screw Out's shown. Cipherly also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Screw Out sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cipherly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screw Out ships an update every 16 months, Cipherly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Screw Out versus Cipherly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew OutCipherly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeetu L TekwaniAisling O'Callaghan

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Screw Out

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 150 Coins$2.99
  • 450 Coins$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 1000 Coins$7.99
  • Power Pack$12.99
  • Starter Pack$14.99
7 purchases

Cipherly

Subscriptions2
  • Cipherly+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cipherly+ Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Buy 10 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock Themes$2.99
  • Buy 40 Hints$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock All Collections$5.99
  • Buy 120 Hints$6.99

Questions

Is Screw Out free?
Screw Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cipherly free?
Cipherly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screw Out or Cipherly have ads?
Screw Out shows ads; Cipherly does not.
Which is updated more often, Screw Out or Cipherly?
Screw Out ships an update every 16 months, and Cipherly every 8 days. Most recently, Screw Out was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cipherly on November 9, 2026.

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