# Into the Hole! vs Screw Machine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screw Machine at 57% against Into the Hole!'s 18%. Screw Machine also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Into the Hole! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Screw Machine sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screw Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 736 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Into the Hole!'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Screw Machine's.

Into the Hole! ships an update every 2 weeks, Screw Machine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Into the Hole! | Screw Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-hole/id6754837047/reviews) | **[4.9 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-machine/id6801033982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 736 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Twist Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854442218) |

## What reviewers say

### Into the Hole!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/into-the-hole/id6754837047)

A satisfying one-tap physics puzzle game where you strategically tap colored holes to collect blocks. Watch mesmerizing chain reactions clear the board as you aim to collect all blocks before the empty spaces fill up. Enjoy quick levels and tactile satisfaction with offline play.

**Highlights:** One-tap physics gameplay, Chain reaction clears, Strategic hole tapping, Tactile satisfaction with haptics and audio, Quick and punchy levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $26.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


### Screw Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-machine/id6801033982)

This game challenges you to sort colored screws onto a spinning machine. Tap panels to release screws onto a rail, where they thread into matching plates. Fill all plates to win, but avoid jamming the machine by overloading the rail.

**Highlights:** Color-sorting screw puzzle, Spinning machine mechanic, Tap-to-release screws, Level-based progression, Offline play, Mystery plates, gates, tunnels, arrows

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Into the Hole! free?

Into the Hole! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screw Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Into the Hole! or Screw Machine?

Screw Machine is rated higher. Into the Hole! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Screw Machine averages 4.9 from 736 ratings.

### Do Into the Hole! or Screw Machine have ads?

Both Into the Hole! and Screw Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Into the Hole! or Screw Machine?

Into the Hole! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Screw Machine every 4 days. Most recently, Into the Hole! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screw Machine on November 1, 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.*