# Tap Block Out vs Screw Factory!

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.

Both are free to download. Tap Block Out sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Factory! asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Block Out | Screw Factory! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-block-out/id6740481627/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-factory/id6740887396/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 22.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 202 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Block Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-block-out/id6740481627)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads popping up during gameplay
- Timed challenges disrupt relaxed experience

**Requested features**

- Option to play timed challenges separately
- More new collections and daily quests


### Screw Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-factory/id6740887396)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting game concept
- 💡 Helps keep brain active

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*