# Screw Factory! vs Color Block Out

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screw Factory! at none against Color Block Out's 18. Screw Factory! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Color Block Out's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 23%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Block Out sells 18 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 4.8 for Color Block Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Screw Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Color Block Out's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Factory! | Color Block Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-factory/id6740887396/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-out/id6743066302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **44.4% 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 | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) | [PIXEL KING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839860026) |

## 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


### Color Block Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-out/id6743066302)

Engage your mind with a unique color block puzzle game. Slide and grind colorful blocks to clear jammed paths and match them with their corresponding gates. Offers over 1,000 levels with increasing difficulty and satisfying visual and auditory feedback.

**Highlights:** Color block jam system, Sliding and grinding gameplay, Over 1,000 handcrafted levels, Stunning visuals and ASMR feedback, Brain training mechanics, Unlock new puzzle elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coin +2h unlimited live | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coin + 1 x All booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 coin | $15.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| 50 000 coin | $55.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $60.99 | one-time |
| 100 000 coin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Color block games
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating timers
- 🐛 Freezing screens
- 🔍 Misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on certain levels
- Coins not awarded after levels
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off timers
- Stopwatch mode to track time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Factory! free?

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

### Is Color Block Out free?

Color Block Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screw Factory! or Color Block Out?

Color Block Out is rated higher. Screw Factory! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Color Block Out averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Screw Factory! or Color Block Out have ads?

Both Screw Factory! and Color Block Out 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.*