# Screw Block Escape vs Block Buster

Screw Block Escape and Block Buster both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Block Buster's written reviews are positive against 11% of Screw Block Escape's. Block Buster also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). Screw Block Escape's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Block Escape sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Block Buster sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Screw Block Escape against 4.7 for Block Buster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 44K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Screw Block Escape's written reviews are positive against 43% of Block Buster's.

Screw Block Escape ships an update monthly, Block Buster every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Block Escape | Block Buster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-block-escape/id6743530351/reviews) | **[4.7 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buster-no-timer/id6745272388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **42.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 455 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### Screw Block Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-block-escape/id6743530351)

Engage your logic and spatial reasoning in this colorful block puzzle adventure. Strategically slide wooden blocks through intricate mazes to match them with color-coded doors and clear the board. Each level presents a unique challenge requiring careful planning and foresight to escape.

**Highlights:** Slide blocks to color-matching doors, Free wooden blocks to win, Test logic and spatial thinking, Increasingly complex structures, Intuitive touch controls, Vibrant wooden block designs

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motivation Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Pack  4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Motivation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold 02 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life and Gold Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gold 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 04 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing game
- 👍 Stress relief

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ False advertising about timer
- 🙄 Annoying unscrewing mechanic
- 🤬 Lied about no timer

**Reported bugs**

- Timer present despite claims of no timer

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off timer
- Honest advertising about game features


### Block Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buster-no-timer/id6745272388)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #135 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game that tests your strategic thinking. Swipe to guide blocks through grids to their exit gates, utilizing special boosters when you get stuck. With hundreds of levels and increasing difficulty, it offers endless addictive fun.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe controls, Unlockable boosters (Magnet, Punch), Strategic grid-based gameplay, Hundreds of unique levels, Gradually increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack - Discounted | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.89 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.89 | one-time |
| Classic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $14.49 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle | $19.49 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.49 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $29.49 | one-time |
| Legendary Offer | $197.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Block Escape free?

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

### Is Block Buster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screw Block Escape or Block Buster?

Block Buster is rated higher. Screw Block Escape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Block Buster averages 4.7 from 44K ratings.

### Do Screw Block Escape or Block Buster have ads?

Both Screw Block Escape and Block Buster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screw Block Escape or Block Buster?

Screw Block Escape ships an update monthly, and Block Buster every 11 days. Most recently, Screw Block Escape was updated on October 27, 2026 and Block Buster on October 27, 2026.

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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.*