Comparison

Tap Block Out vs Screw Factory!

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

Head to head
About

Tap Block Out

A brain-training puzzle game where players tap blocks with arrows to clear the board and reveal hidden images. With hundreds of levels and stunning 3D graphics, it offers an addictive challenge for all ages. Plan your moves carefully to become a tap master.

Highlights
  • Tap to clear blocks
  • Reveal hidden images
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Use boosters
  • Plan your taps
Features
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Tap Block Out is a fun and addictive puzzle game where you tap to clear blocks and reveal hidden images. The goal is simple – follow the arrows, clear the board, and enjoy the challenge. It's time to train your brain, challenge yourself, and be a tap master. HOW TO PLAY: - Tap on the blocks with arrows to move them. - You have limited lives, so plan your taps carefully to clear the blocks. - Clear all the blocks to complete the level. - Use boosters to help you when you’re stuck. GAME FEATURES: - With a wide variety of levels with unique image collections. - Swipe away blocks and solve everyday puzzles to reveal stunning images. Every level presents a new and exciting puzzle challenge - Immerse yourself in stunning 3D graphics and smooth animations that make each level visually captivating. - Simple yet addictive gameplay, suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. Take your time, plan each move, and enjoy the process of clearing the blocks one tap at a time. Download Tap Block Out now and start clearing blocks today.

About

Screw Factory!

Engage in a captivating puzzle game where you strategically sort nuts onto bolts. Manage a continuous flow of nuts from a conveyor belt, testing your problem-solving and strategic thinking skills to pack and ship them all.

Highlights
  • Strategic nut sorting onto bolts
  • Manage conveyor belt nut production
  • Test strategic thinking
  • Compete with friends
  • Relaxing puzzle experience
Features
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Get ready for an exciting new challenge in the ultimate brain training puzzle game, Screw Factory! In Screw Factory!, the simple but addictive goal is to sort nuts onto bolts. But be careful! Nuts will be constantly being produced on a conveyor belt, so every move is important. Can you solve the puzzle and pack all the nuts produced into bolts and ship them out? This is no ordinary factory simulation. It is a thrilling nuts and bolts puzzle game that will test your strategic thinking and problem solving skills. If you like solving puzzles that offer a realistic interaction experience, Screw Factory! is just the game designed for you. No matter what size and color the bolts are, your puzzle skills are needed! Features Addictive gameplay: Strategically move the bolts to ship all the nuts produced endlessly. Compete with friends: Challenge your friends in this epic nuts and bolts puzzle and see who can solve the puzzle faster! Fun and Relaxing: Take a break from the nuts and bolts for a relaxing experience. Screw Factory! is more than just a bus puzzle game.

Screenshots

Tap Block Out4 screens
Screw Factory!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tap Block Out and Screw Factory! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Tap Block Out's written reviews are positive against 23% of Screw Factory!'s. Screw Factory!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Tap Block Out sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Factory! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Block Out holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Tap Block Out's written reviews are positive against 23% of Screw Factory!'s.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tap Block Out versus Screw Factory!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Block OutScrew Factory!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better4.7 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better22.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2K3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB204 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperABI GLOBAL LTD.GOODROID,Inc.

Customer experience

Tap Block Out

All ratings1,976 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative32.5%

Screw Factory!

All ratings3,003 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive22.5%
Neutral18.3%
Negative59.2%

User reviews

Tap Block Out

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging game
  • 💡 Option to remove ads
  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔋 Timed challenges disrupt relaxed experience
  • 💡 Need more variety in collections/daily quests

Screw Factory!

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Interesting game concept
  • 💡 Helps keep brain active

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Graphic issues prevent progress
  • 🔍 Shuffle button overlaps gameplay
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Tap Block Out

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads popping up during gameplay
  • Timed challenges disrupt relaxed experience

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to play timed challenges separately
  • More new collections and daily quests

Screw Factory!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot select bolts near shuffle button
  • Shuffle tool does not work as expected
  • Levels become unplayable due to graphic overlaps

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix graphic issues on lower levels
  • Improve shuffle button placement
  • Reduce number of ads and make in-app purchases more reasonable

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tap Block Out

One-time2
  • Revive pack$4.99
  • Remove Ads Pack$9.99
None

Screw Factory!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Block Out free?
Tap Block Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screw Factory! free?
Screw Factory! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tap Block Out or Screw Factory!?
Tap Block Out is rated higher. Tap Block Out averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Screw Factory! averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.
Do Tap Block Out or Screw Factory! have ads?
Both Tap Block Out and Screw Factory! show ads.

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