# Word Cookies!® vs Machine Yearning

The clearest difference is ads: Machine Yearning at none against Word Cookies!®'s shown. Machine Yearning also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Word Cookies!®'s advantage is ratings volume (206K vs 57) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word Cookies!® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Machine Yearning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Cookies!® has 206K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Word Cookies!®'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word Cookies!® | Machine Yearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (206K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cookies/id1153883316/reviews) | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 444 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) |

## What reviewers say

### Word Cookies!®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-cookies/id1153883316)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Word, #103 Top Free · Word, #131 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a relaxing word puzzle game with over 30,000 levels. Swipe letters to form words, tackle daily challenges, and use hints to overcome difficult puzzles. Enjoy offline play and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Over 30,000 levels, Daily challenges and rewards, Offline play mode, Hints and shuffles available, Swipe and connect gameplay, Compete with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekend sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1340 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ginger Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2940 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6240 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Helps improve vocabulary and spelling
- 🎨 Cute and creative themes
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Some words are too obscure or not commonly used
- 🔀 Inconsistent handling of plurals and word variations
- 🔒 Progress not saved across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after watching ads
- Daily spin wheel consistently gives low rewards
- Incorrect or missing words in the dictionary

**Requested features**

- More original and diverse word puzzles
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Timed mode or competitive features


### Machine Yearning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472)

Create your own language and test your memory in this unique word game. Solve puzzles by inventing definitions and recalling them to prove your authenticity. Features retro pixel art, multiple game modes, and unlockable content.

**Highlights:** Create custom languages, Memory recall challenges, Campaign, Timed, and Endless modes, Retro pixel art style, Unlockable hats and themes, Cognitive skill enhancement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Hats | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Enjoyable and quick game
- 👍 Easy to understand
- 👍 Super cool art style and gameplay
- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't turn off haptics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word Cookies!® free?

Word Cookies!® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Machine Yearning free?

Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Word Cookies!® or Machine Yearning?

Machine Yearning is rated higher. Word Cookies!® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 206K ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do Word Cookies!® or Machine Yearning have ads?

Word Cookies!® shows ads; Machine Yearning does not.

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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.*