Comparison

Screw Set Count 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 Set Count

A brain-teasing puzzle game where players calculate the total values of screws across various challenging layouts. Apply arithmetic operations to find the correct answer from multiple choices. Sharpen your mind and conquer every level.

Highlights
  • Brain-teasing puzzle gameplay
  • Calculate screw values
  • Apply arithmetic operations
  • Unique level layouts
  • Multiple choice answers
  • Sharpen your mind
Features
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Screw Set Count is a brain-teasing puzzle game designed for puzzle enthusiasts who love creative challenges. Players must calculate the total values of colorful screws placed across unique layouts — including balance scales, pyramids, pipe mazes, and mechanical slots — then apply simple arithmetic operations to find the correct answer from multiple choices. Sharpen your mind, count the screws, and conquer every level!

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 Set Count4 screens
PULSE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screw Set Count at none against PULSE's 3. PULSE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Set Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screw Set Count ships an update every 4 weeks, PULSE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screw Set Count versus PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrew Set CountPULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (225 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings225 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDara JohnsonMesut Altuncu

In-app purchases

None

Screw Set Count

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 Set Count free?
Screw Set Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PULSE free?
PULSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screw Set Count or PULSE have ads?
Both Screw Set Count and PULSE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Screw Set Count or PULSE?
Screw Set Count ships an update every 4 weeks, and PULSE every 2 days. Most recently, Screw Set Count was updated on September 27, 2026 and PULSE on September 10, 2026.

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