# Screw Block Escape vs GrainWashed

The clearest difference is rating: GrainWashed at 5.0 against Screw Block Escape's 4.5. Screw Block Escape's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Block Escape sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and GrainWashed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrainWashed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Block Escape has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Screw Block Escape ships an update monthly, GrainWashed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Block Escape | GrainWashed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-block-escape/id6743530351/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwashed/id6746392834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 455 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) | [Chromagraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816625897) |

## 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


### GrainWashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwashed/id6746392834)

Engage your mind with this minimalist puzzle game focused on collecting grain without overlapping paths. Featuring procedurally generated levels and multiple difficulty settings, it offers both quick mental breaks and deep strategic challenges. Compete on weekly leaderboards for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Collect grain without overlapping paths, Procedurally generated levels, Multiple difficulty levels, Weekly leaderboards, Relaxing and addictive gameplay, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Block Escape free?

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

### Is GrainWashed free?

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

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

GrainWashed is rated higher. Screw Block Escape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while GrainWashed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Screw Block Escape and GrainWashed show ads.

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

Screw Block Escape ships an update monthly, and GrainWashed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screw Block Escape was updated on October 24, 2026 and GrainWashed on October 15, 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.*