# Rows Garden vs Machine Yearning

The clearest difference is price: Machine Yearning at Free against Rows Garden's $3.99. Machine Yearning also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Rows Garden's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Machine Yearning is free to download; Rows Garden costs $3.99 up front. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rows Garden asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rows Garden against 4.8 for Machine Yearning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Rows Garden's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rows Garden | Machine Yearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rows-garden/id1359915876/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Bosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324799290) | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) |

## What reviewers say

### Rows Garden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rows-garden/id1359915876)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This app offers a unique crossword puzzle variant with interlocking row and bloom clues. Solve puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and experienced players. It includes pre-made puzzles and links to external constructors.

**Highlights:** Unique row and bloom clue system, Fully-packed triangular grid, Adjustable difficulty levels, Includes pre-made puzzles, Links to puzzle constructors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Rows Garden free?

Rows Garden costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rows Garden or Machine Yearning?

Machine Yearning is rated higher. Rows Garden averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Rows Garden or Machine Yearning have ads?

Neither Rows Garden nor Machine Yearning shows ads.

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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.*