# Screw Block Escape vs Slide Block Rush

Screw Block Escape and Slide Block Rush both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Slide Block Rush's written reviews are positive against 11% of Screw Block Escape's. Screw Block Escape's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 2.6K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Slide Block Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Block Escape has 18K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Screw Block Escape's written reviews are positive against 42% of Slide Block Rush's.

Screw Block Escape ships an update monthly, Slide Block Rush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Block Escape | Slide Block Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-block-escape/id6743530351/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-block-rush/id6754418639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 455 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551788418) | [POSEIDON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467502071) |

## 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


### Slide Block Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-block-rush/id6754418639)

A relaxing block puzzle game with no time limit. Slide blocks to fill rows and columns, clear challenges at your own pace, and enjoy a calming experience. Perfect for unwinding or keeping your mind sharp.

**Highlights:** No time limit, Easy block sliding mechanics, Offline play, Variety of levels, Calming visuals and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bank | $12.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bank | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Popular Coin Package | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Block Escape free?

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

### Is Slide Block Rush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screw Block Escape or Slide Block Rush?

Slide Block Rush is rated higher. Screw Block Escape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Slide Block Rush averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Screw Block Escape or Slide Block Rush have ads?

Both Screw Block Escape and Slide Block Rush show ads.

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

Screw Block Escape ships an update monthly, and Slide Block Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screw Block Escape was updated on October 26, 2026 and Slide Block Rush on October 25, 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.*