Comparison

KOSMOS Helper App vs Turing Machine Notepad

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

Head to head
About

KOSMOS Helper App

Learn board games quickly and easily with narrated animations and 3D tutorials. Avoid reading rulebooks and get straight to playing. Offers additional game-specific tools like timers and soundtracks.

Highlights
  • Animated tutorials with audio narration
  • 3D game setup explanations
  • Game-specific timers
  • Atmospheric soundtracks
  • Narrated adventure books
  • Animated solution assistant
Features
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Do you have Ubongo, Tumult Royale, Imhotep, the nominee for “Spiel des Jahres” or the “Kennerspiel des Jahres” EXIT? You want to learn how to play it but don’t have the time or desire to deal with reading through all the instructions? Well, how about simply having all the rules explained to you via narrated animations? Learn how to set up the game and get started without reading the rules booklet. Learn other KOSMOS games without reading the manuals. Note: This app offers additional features for the well-known games from KOSMOS. Features: *** Animated Tutorial *** With audio narrations and 3D animations, this app explains all the rules for the games in an easy, linear manner that requires little reading - including the variations for all numbers of players - so that you can start playing almost immediately! *** Additional Functions *** For the EXIT games, you will find a timer including an atmospheric soundtrack. For the Adventure Games, you will find a narrated adventure book. For The Crew Mission Deep Sea you will find an atmospheric soundtrack including a special timer. In Ubongo, an animated assistant helps you to find the solution to any of the tasks given in the basic game. Tumult Royale includes a timer that allows you to replace the hourglass included in the game. You can also vary the time allotted for the tax collection phase. ***** Questions, suggestions and feature requests? We look forward to your suggestions! Mail to: apps@kosmos.de *****

About

Turing Machine Notepad

This digital notepad helps players of the Turing Machine board game track game state, manage deductions, and record test results. It offers an intuitive interface for managing multiple rounds and strategies, digitizing the gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Possibility elimination grid
  • Verification tracking table
  • Rich text editor with SF symbols
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Manage multiple rounds
  • Dynamic test row addition
Features
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Turing Machine Notepad is the essential app for players of the Turing Machine board game. Transform your iPhone into a smart digital notepad and track your game state with ease. KEY FEATURES - Possibility Elimination: Intuitive grid to cross out or circle shape and number combinations as you make deductions Verification Tracking: Dedicated table to record your tests and results from verifiers A through F, with visual checkboxes - Rich Notes: Advanced text editor with colored SF symbol insertion to annotate your strategies and hypotheses - Auto-Save: All your data is preserved instantly, resume your game anytime without losing progress WHY CHOOSE THIS APP? No more erasers and cross-outs on paper! Turing Machine Notepad digitizes your gaming experience by allowing you to: - Manage multiple rounds without confusion - Dynamically add test rows - Easily reset for a new game - Keep the screen active while you play OPTIMIZED INTERFACE Smooth navigation between the three main game sections, clean interface and design built for quick use during gameplay. Perfect for game nights, tournaments, or simply enhancing your Turing Machine experience! Note: This application is an unofficial support tool for the Turing Machine board game. The physical game is required to play.

Screenshots

KOSMOS Helper App4 screens
Turing Machine Notepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Turing Machine Notepad at 5.0 against KOSMOS Helper App's 4.3. Turing Machine Notepad also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). KOSMOS Helper App's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (644 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Turing Machine Notepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KOSMOS Helper App has 644 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of KOSMOS Helper App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Turing Machine Notepad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KOSMOS Helper App ships an update every 6 weeks, Turing Machine Notepad every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KOSMOS Helper App versus Turing Machine Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOSMOS Helper AppTuring Machine Notepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (644 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings644 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KGNicolas Lehovetzki

Customer experience

KOSMOS Helper App

All ratings644 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative25.1%

Turing Machine Notepad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

KOSMOS Helper App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to download or access game content
  • Blank screens and non-functioning features
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Save game progress and scores
  • More interactive features
  • Ability to read game booklet in-app

Turing Machine Notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

KOSMOS Helper App

No in-app purchases

None

Turing Machine Notepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KOSMOS Helper App free?
KOSMOS Helper App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turing Machine Notepad free?
Turing Machine Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KOSMOS Helper App or Turing Machine Notepad?
Turing Machine Notepad is rated higher. KOSMOS Helper App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while Turing Machine Notepad averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do KOSMOS Helper App or Turing Machine Notepad have ads?
Neither KOSMOS Helper App nor Turing Machine Notepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KOSMOS Helper App or Turing Machine Notepad?
KOSMOS Helper App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Turing Machine Notepad every 9 months. Most recently, KOSMOS Helper App was updated on September 29, 2026 and Turing Machine Notepad on September 26, 2026.

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