Nuts & Bolts Puzzle Screw Sort vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Nuts & Bolts Puzzle Screw Sort's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Nuts & Bolts Puzzle Screw Sort This App	Screw Out Nemesis	Screw Jam Contender	Nut Sort-Color Puzzle Games Contender	Screw Pin Puzzle Contender	Screw Pin Jam Puzzle Peer	Nuts & Bolts: Screw Puzzle New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	PHOENIX GLOBAL	Zego Global Pte Ltd	Rollic Games	Kiwi Fun HK Limited	PIXON PTE. LTD.	Playbox Studio	Dreamland Games
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.2 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.9 / 5	1.5 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	32	94,046	48,614	21,536	33,384	352	52
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Sep 9, 2024	May 22, 2024	Dec 8, 2023	Jul 26, 2024	Apr 16, 2024	May 15, 2024	Jul 30, 2024
Last Updated	Feb 13, 2025	Aug 4, 2025	May 15, 2026	Nov 12, 2025	Jun 13, 2025	Dec 1, 2025	Apr 23, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	terrible	negative	negative	-	-	terrible	-
Score	10/100	35/100	25/100	-	-	15/100	-
Praises	-	Core puzzle mechanics provide a relaxing and intellectually stimulating experience for daily players	The core screw-based puzzle mechanic provides an addictive and relaxing experience for casual players	-	-	Core puzzle mechanics provide an initially engaging experience for casual players	-
Complaints	Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the core gameplay experience for mobile users	Post-update network errors prevent players from accessing story content and advancing levels Excessive ad frequency and duration disrupt the gameplay flow and diminish user enjoyment	Frequent application crashes during gameplay and ad playback disrupt the user experience post-update Aggressive monetization and increased booster costs force players into pay-to-win scenarios to progress	-	-	Aggressive monetization and forced ad-watching prevent progression through standard gameplay levels Misleading advertisements misrepresent the actual gameplay experience compared to the store preview	-
Requests	-	Cloud save synchronization is required to prevent total progress loss during troubleshooting	Cross-device progress synchronization is needed to allow players to switch between different hardware	-	-	Removal of forced ad interruptions to allow for uninterrupted puzzle solving	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	One-finger control lowers entry barriers for casual mobile users Unlockable bolt sets provide a progression-based reward loop	Narrative-driven progression creates emotional stakes that standard level-based puzzle games lack Home renovation loop provides a long-term currency sink for player engagement	Tactile screw-sorting mechanic differentiates from match-3 [Core Loop] Procedural endless mode sustains long-term engagement [Endless Mode]	-	-	Randomized level generation increases replay value Intuitive spatial logic mechanics drive initial install velocity	-
Weaknesses	Ad frequency makes the app unusable for many No cloud-save functionality 0.38-star rating gap between Android and iOS platforms	Lack of cloud save causes permanent progress loss on reinstallation Network errors block story advancement post-update Ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay flow	Frequent post-update crashes [Android/iOS] Booster price increases relative to stagnant rewards [Monetization] Lack of colorblind accessibility [UI]	-	-	1.5★ iOS rating indicates severe trust deficit Aggressive ad-gating causes high churn Technical instability during ad playback	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	free
Momentum	Active	Maintenance	Active	Steady	Maintenance	Maintenance	-
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions, ~64d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, ~44d avg	-

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