Comparison

Humbug vs Odd Machines

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

Head to head
About

Humbug

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you control bugs to solve challenges. Discover your problem-solving skills with mind-bending gameplay, beautiful graphics, and hours of fun.

Highlights
  • Unique bug control puzzles
  • Mind-bending gameplay
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Simple controls
  • Hours of gameplay
Features
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Do you think you're a genius? Take control of the bugs in this unique puzzle game and find out!  Humbug features awesome bugs, beautiful graphics, simple controls and many hours of mind-bending gameplay!

About

Odd Machines

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
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You are a legendary treasure hunter, looking for the Stone of Silence, a powerful artifact that got lost in an old temple. There, you will find a series of weird machines full of puzzles to crack to gain your freedom! Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is a 3D escape room puzzle game where you have to solve complex mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, and unveil intriguing mysteries! Dive into a world where cryptic vibes, complex mechanisms, and smooth controls from top escape room games blend to challenge your brain skills. You'll tackle unique puzzle sets on a mysterious, gripping adventure. Every machine is crafted to deliver the ultimate escape and exploration thrill. Play the first 3 levels for free! SOLVE UNIQUE PUZZLE BOXES Embark on a puzzling adventure with an eclectic mix of original Victorian machinery, classic and architectural enigmas EXPLORE AN ANCIENT TEMPLE Step into a mesmerizing world where every move you make reveals new mysteries and changes! COLLECT ALL THE FRAGMENTS OF THE STONE OF SILENCE Once you get all 8 pieces of the lost stone, you'll be transported into a mystical scene where you'll have to crack numeric puzzles to put the pieces together and finally escape the temple IMMERSIVE AUDIO The sound effects and tunes are so mind-blowingly good that will whisk you away on an unforgettable, vibe-filled adventure! MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT* Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. *The game language changes based on the device settings

Screenshots

Humbug4 screens
Odd Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Odd Machines at none against Humbug's shown. Odd Machines also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Humbug's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (93% vs 61%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Humbug sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Humbug holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 377 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Humbug's written reviews are positive against 61% of Odd Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Humbug ships an update every 12 months, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Humbug versus Odd Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHumbugOdd Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (377 ratings) — better4.3 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings377 — better89
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB436 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDunderbitXSGames

Customer experience

Humbug

All ratings375 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%

Odd Machines

All ratings85 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative30.6%

User reviews

Humbug

From 377 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Gorgeous graphics
  • 🤩 Addictive gameplay
  • 🧠 Challenging puzzles
  • 🐞 Lovable bugs
  • 👍 Well-executed mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of new levels/content
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🤢 Motion sickness issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization

Odd Machines

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Humbug

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Accidental level skips

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and new bug types
  • Option to disable screen movement
  • Accessibility settings
  • Progression tracking/achievements

Odd Machines

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • First line of clues/directions hidden by status bar on iPhone
  • Hint button not intuitive
  • No audio in levels, only main menu
  • Bug on top of 4th machine, need to return to temple

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Swap back button positions

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Humbug

One-time6
  • 1 000 Coins$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • 3 000 Coins$4.99
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  • 7 000 Coins$5.99
  • 7 000 Coins$8.99
  • 15 000 Coins$16.99
3 purchases

Odd Machines

One-time3
  • Full Game$3.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Love$7.99

Questions

Is Humbug free?
Humbug 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, Humbug or Odd Machines?
Humbug is rated higher. Humbug averages 4.8 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Odd Machines averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.
Do Humbug or Odd Machines have ads?
Humbug shows ads; Odd Machines does not.
Which is updated more often, Humbug or Odd Machines?
Humbug ships an update every 12 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Humbug was updated on November 2, 2026 and Odd Machines on October 25, 2026.

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