# Airport Scanner 2 vs Tiny Machinery

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Machinery at 4.2 against Airport Scanner 2's 3.8. Tiny Machinery also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 45%). Airport Scanner 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airport Scanner 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Machinery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Machinery holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Airport Scanner 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tiny Machinery's.

Airport Scanner 2 ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Machinery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airport Scanner 2 | Tiny Machinery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-scanner-2/id1161639943/reviews) | **[4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 509 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kedlin Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/384458253) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Airport Scanner 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-scanner-2/id1161639943)

Become a security agent and scan luggage for prohibited items in a new 3D gameplay experience. Compete against friends by smuggling collectables and build your collection of rare items across 50 airports.

**Highlights:** 3D exploded view scanning mode, Player versus Player smuggling, Collectable items, 50 airports with missions, Real TSA prohibited items, Upgradable X-RAY scanner, Line management

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins + Special Offers | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 175 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 450 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun childhood game nostalgia
- 💡 Interesting TSA simulator concept
- 👍 PVP mode adds interest
- 👍 3D mode is a cool addition
- 👍 Good game offline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on opening
- 🐛 Repeatedly crashes after one round
- 🐛 Game doesn't get past opening sequence
- 🐛 Automatically closes on opening
- 🐛 Impossible passengers require power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App automatically closes upon opening
- Game crashes after one round
- Game doesn't get past opening sequence
- Sending a smuggler requires an internet connection

**Requested features**

- Bring back sentencing and cash
- Update for newer iPhone screens
- Add button to release passenger from custody
- Make Airport Scanner 3
- Bring back bonus time


### Tiny Machinery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939)

Immerse yourself in a virtual dimension to solve intricate puzzles and escape a mysterious experiment. Use your intellect to manipulate complex machinery and unlock the secrets of your confinement. Experience a unique escape room adventure with creative 3D graphics and atmospheric audio.

**Highlights:** Escape room-style puzzles, Creative 3D graphics, Intricate mechanisms, Atmospheric audio, Hint system, Unlockable story notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airport Scanner 2 free?

Airport Scanner 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Machinery free?

Tiny Machinery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Airport Scanner 2 or Tiny Machinery?

Tiny Machinery is rated higher. Airport Scanner 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Tiny Machinery averages 4.2 from 48 ratings.

### Do Airport Scanner 2 or Tiny Machinery have ads?

Neither Airport Scanner 2 nor Tiny Machinery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airport Scanner 2 or Tiny Machinery?

Airport Scanner 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Machinery every 3 months. Most recently, Airport Scanner 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tiny Machinery on November 8, 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.*