# Screw Factory! vs Car Screw Escape

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screw Factory! at none against Car Screw Escape's 16. Screw Factory! also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 291). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Screw Escape sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Factory! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Screw Factory! against 4.6 for Car Screw Escape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Factory! has 3K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Screw Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Car Screw Escape's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Factory! | Car Screw Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-factory/id6740887396/reviews)** | [4.6 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-screw-escape/id6741799475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | **22.5% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Car Screw Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-screw-escape/id6741799475)

Untangle car chaos and dismantle intricate 3D structures in this puzzle game. Solve traffic jams by strategically moving vehicles, then use them to unscrew complex models bolt by bolt. Enjoy hundreds of brain-teasing levels with satisfying visuals and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Solve car traffic jam puzzles, Dismantle 3D structures with screws, Hundreds of unique levels, Satisfying screw mechanics, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One time offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins_1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins_4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Unlock Space +1 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins_5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins_6 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Doesn't interrupt gameplay with ads
- 👍 Provides daily challenges and rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spelling errors throughout the game
- 🐛 Inability to go back to previous levels
- 🐛 Freezing and lagging issues
- 💰 Requires watching many ads to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Yellow car cannot be taken
- Second daily challenge cannot be completed due to UI issue

**Requested features**

- Add level numbers
- Improve level progression and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Factory! free?

Screw Factory! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Car Screw Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screw Factory! or Car Screw Escape?

Screw Factory! is rated higher. Screw Factory! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Car Screw Escape averages 4.6 from 291 ratings.

### Do Screw Factory! or Car Screw Escape have ads?

Both Screw Factory! and Car Screw Escape 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.*