# Screw Out 3D vs Sand Sorting Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screw Out 3D at 58% against Sand Sorting Challenge's 12%. Screw Out 3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (31K vs 172). Sand Sorting Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screw Out 3D sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Sorting Challenge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screw Out 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Out 3D has 31K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Screw Out 3D's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Sorting Challenge's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screw Out 3D | Sand Sorting Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-out-3d-nut-sort-jam/id6747560860/reviews)** | [2.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #181 |
| Size | 384 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Brave HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833825255) |

## What reviewers say

### Screw Out 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-out-3d-nut-sort-jam/id6747560860)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Strategy, #117 Top Free · Puzzle, #161 Top Grossing · Strategy, #185 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a satisfying 3D puzzle experience where you twist, turn, and sort screws and parts. This offline game offers hundreds of levels with calming visuals and ASMR sound effects, perfect for unwinding and gently challenging your brain.

**Highlights:** Satisfying screw-unscrewing mechanics, Hundreds of levels, Color and shape sorting challenges, Smooth 3D visuals, Calming ASMR sound effects, No timers, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Merge Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Merge Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Screw Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Offer | $54.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Clean graphics
- 🤯 Brain training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 📺 Forced ads
- 🚫 Unresponsive at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Levels become unplayable

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More level variety


### Sand Sorting Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-sorting-challenge/id6752254727)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

A relaxing color sorting puzzle game where you tap and pour vibrant sand into bottles. Test your focus and strategy to fill each bottle with the correct color and unlock new designs. Enjoy therapeutic sounds and hundreds of levels.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D sand pouring, Practical sorting tools and power-ups, Unlockable bottle sets, Relaxing music and sounds, Hundreds of levels, Easy-to-learn gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Coin | $2.39 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $9.95 | one-time |
| Magician Package | $11.95 | one-time |
| Large Coin | $19.95 | one-time |
| Scorerer Package | $23.95 | one-time |
| Huge Coin | $39.95 | one-time |
| Mage Package | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screw Out 3D free?

Screw Out 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sand Sorting Challenge free?

Sand Sorting Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screw Out 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Screw Out 3D is rated higher. Screw Out 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Sand Sorting Challenge averages 2.1 from 172 ratings.

### Do Screw Out 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge have ads?

Screw Out 3D shows ads; Sand Sorting Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Screw Out 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Screw Out 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sand Sorting Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screw Out 3D was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sand Sorting Challenge on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Screw Out 3D or Sand Sorting Challenge?

Screw Out 3D currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Sand Sorting Challenge at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*