# Colony Jam vs Screw Machine

Colony Jam and Screw Machine both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Screw Machine's written reviews are positive against 29% of Colony Jam's. Screw Machine also leads on ratings volume (736 vs 195). Colony Jam's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colony Jam 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 — 195 and 736 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Colony Jam's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screw Machine's.

Colony Jam ships an update every 5 days, Screw Machine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colony Jam | Screw Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-jam/id6782826050/reviews) | **[4.9 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-machine/id6801033982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 195 | **736** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 400 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUFF GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE PAZARLAMA ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560677927) | [Twist Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854442218) |

## What reviewers say

### Colony Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colony-jam/id6782826050)

Guide colorful ants to their matching nests by planning each move carefully. Avoid obstacles and the waiting area to complete each level. Enjoy simple, satisfying puzzle gameplay with color-matching challenges.

**Highlights:** Color-matching ant sorting, Obstacle avoidance, Level-based progression, Simple puzzle gameplay, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $29.99 | 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 Colony Jam free?

Colony Jam 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, Colony Jam or Screw Machine?

Screw Machine is rated higher. Colony Jam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Screw Machine averages 4.9 from 736 ratings.

### Do Colony Jam or Screw Machine have ads?

Both Colony Jam and Screw Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colony Jam or Screw Machine?

Colony Jam ships an update every 5 days, and Screw Machine every 4 days. Most recently, Colony Jam was updated on November 5, 2026 and Screw Machine on November 1, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*