# Faraway 3 vs Odd Machines

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Faraway 3 at 2.3K against Odd Machines's 89. Faraway 3 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faraway 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Odd Machines sells 3 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 — 4.5 for Faraway 3 against 4.3 for Odd Machines. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faraway 3 has 2.3K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Faraway 3's written reviews are positive against 61% of Odd Machines's.

Faraway 3 ships an update every 3 months, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faraway 3 | Odd Machines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraway-3/id1336928392/reviews)** | [4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 436 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Snapbreak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### Faraway 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faraway-3/id1336928392)

Embark on a chilling adventure in this room escape puzzle game. Explore new arctic locations, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover a captivating story to find your lost father. Collect items and manipulate devices to escape frosty temple labyrinths.

**Highlights:** Mind-bending puzzles, New arctic locations to explore, Fascinating story, Collect items and manipulate devices, 3D environment exploration, In-game camera for snapshots

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Levels Special | $3.99 | one-time |


### Odd Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986)

Embark on a 3D escape room adventure as a treasure hunter seeking a lost artifact. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and unravel mysteries within an ancient temple. Collect fragments of a powerful stone to escape.

**Highlights:** Solve unique puzzle boxes, Explore an ancient temple, Collect fragments of a lost stone, Immersive audio experience, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Makes you think
- 💡 Ingenious puzzles
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Soothing sounds and music
- 🎯 Logical puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Tiny text size
- 🖱️ Frustrating click accuracy
- ❓ Clues sometimes random
- 💰 Overpriced for content
- 🚫 Game doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- No stone to collect from 5th window
- Game closes immediately on 'play'
- Bug in first machine, stone disappears
- Cannot zoom on puzzle
- Cannot actuate dials

**Requested features**

- Full game should be free
- Monocle usable at zoomed out level
- More visual feedback for puzzle completion
- Option to get the answer when hint isn't enough
- More levels/unlimited levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faraway 3 free?

Faraway 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Odd Machines free?

Odd Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Faraway 3 or Odd Machines?

Faraway 3 is rated higher. Faraway 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Odd Machines averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.

### Do Faraway 3 or Odd Machines have ads?

Neither Faraway 3 nor Odd Machines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faraway 3 or Odd Machines?

Faraway 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Faraway 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Odd Machines on November 4, 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.*