# Sand Drop vs Screw Machine

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screw Machine at every 4 days against Sand Drop's every 10 days. Screw Machine also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 45%). Sand Drop's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sand Drop sells 15 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sand Drop against 4.9 for Screw Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 560 and 736 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Sand Drop's written reviews are positive against 57% of Screw Machine's.

Sand Drop ships an update every 10 days, Screw Machine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sand Drop | Screw Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6786642612/reviews) | **[4.9 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-machine/id6801033982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 560 | **736** |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 462 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Twist Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854442218) |

## What reviewers say

### Sand Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-drop-color-sort-puzzle/id6786642612)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Puzzle, #136 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle experience by swiping colorful sand to complete tasks. This game offers satisfying controls and bright visuals, with levels that gradually increase in challenge. It's perfect for quick, engaging play sessions.

**Highlights:** Swipe colorful sand, Complete puzzle tasks, Simple and relaxing gameplay, Bright, satisfying visuals, Challenging levels, Quick play sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oasis Treat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mirage Return | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | 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 Sand Drop free?

Sand Drop 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, Sand Drop or Screw Machine?

Screw Machine is rated higher. Sand Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Screw Machine averages 4.9 from 736 ratings.

### Do Sand Drop or Screw Machine have ads?

Both Sand Drop and Screw Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sand Drop or Screw Machine?

Sand Drop ships an update every 10 days, and Screw Machine every 4 days. Most recently, Sand Drop was updated on October 31, 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.*