Comparison

Screw Run vs PULSE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screw Run

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle game that demands quick thinking and strategic planning. Guide your moves with precision through increasingly complex arrangements. Train your focus and reaction time while enjoying satisfying problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced logic and reaction puzzles
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Varied level designs
  • Smooth, quick decision-making controls
  • Clean visuals and responsive feedback
  • Playable anytime
Features
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Step into a puzzle experience where speed meets strategy. Screw Run challenges you to think quickly, plan ahead, and guide every move with precision. Each level presents a new arrangement to solve. As the pace builds, you’ll need to make faster decisions, recognize patterns, and find efficient ways to complete the puzzle. The gameplay stays simple, but the challenge evolves — keeping every level fresh and engaging. It’s not just about finishing — it’s about how you solve. Train your focus, improve your reaction, and enjoy the flow of quick, satisfying problem-solving. Features Fast-paced puzzles that test both logic and reaction Gradually increasing difficulty with varied level designs Smooth controls designed for quick decision-making Clean visuals and responsive feedback Play anytime, whether for a quick break or a longer session Whether you're looking to sharpen your mind or simply enjoy a dynamic puzzle experience, Screw Run delivers a balance of speed, strategy, and satisfaction.

About

PULSE

Features
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All you have to do is tap at the right moment. Exactly the right moment. A circle appears on screen. A ring slowly closes in around it. When that ring lines up perfectly — that's your window. Tap too early and it doesn't count. Tap too late and it's gone. Hit it just right and the screen erupts: **PERFECT.** Sounds easy, right? Give it a few seconds. With every level the pace picks up. One circle becomes two, two becomes three — each one closing at its own rhythm, all of them demanding your attention at once. It's not just about speed. It's about timing. One miss costs you a life, another miss costs you another — and the run you've spent two minutes building is suddenly over. You put the phone down. Then you pick it up again. You always do. **THE CHAIN** Land perfect hits back to back and your chain grows. The longer the chain, the bigger your score multiplier. Break it and the multiplier resets. Keeping the chain alive sounds straightforward — until level ten, when three circles close at the same time and you have to choose. **POWER-UPS** Three tools to help you when things get tight: - **Slow Motion** — The world slows down for 15 seconds. Breathe. Think. Hit PERFECT on every single circle. - **Shield** — Absorbs one missed life. That one tap between a great run and game over. - **2× Score** — Every hit scores double for 15 seconds. Pair it with a long chain and watch the numbers go. **SPECIAL CIRCLES** Every so often a circle appears with something inside. A heart gives you an extra life right when you need it most. Slow and 2× circles drop power-ups straight to you. Catching them at the right moment is a skill in itself. **WORLD LEADERBOARD** Your best score hits the global rankings instantly. Weekly boards reset every Monday — a clean shot at the top every week. The all-time board keeps your record alive for as long as you hold it. Your country flag sits next to your name. Make it count. **IN SHORT** - Endless gameplay that gets faster every level - Global weekly and all-time leaderboards - Three power-ups: Slow Motion, Shield, 2× Score - Special mid-game circles with bonuses - Crystal system — earn by watching ads or buy a pack - Dark mode - Haptic feedback - 15 languages This isn't the kind of game you finish once and move on. It's the kind you come back to when you know you can do better. **PULSE. How far can you go?**

Screenshots

Screw Run4 screens
PULSE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screw Run at none against PULSE's 3. Screw Run also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). PULSE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PULSE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Screw Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screw Run ships an update weekly, PULSE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screw Run versus PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew RunPULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlgul EminMesut Altuncu

In-app purchases

None

Screw Run

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PULSE

One-time3
  • Starter Crystals$1.99
  • Crystal Pack$4.99
  • Mega Crystal Pack$7.99

Questions

Is Screw Run free?
Screw Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PULSE free?
PULSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screw Run or PULSE have ads?
Both Screw Run and PULSE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screw Run or PULSE?
Screw Run ships an update weekly, and PULSE every 2 days. Most recently, Screw Run was updated on October 16, 2026 and PULSE on October 13, 2026.

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