Comparison

Faraway 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

Faraway

Embark on a galactic escape with challenging puzzles and a captivating story. Explore new environments, solve intricate riddles, and uncover the mystery behind a family's adventure. Enjoy hours of immersive gameplay with a unique soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Challenging escape puzzles
  • Brand new galactic locations
  • Immersive story finale
  • Original ambiance soundtrack
  • Collect hidden notes
  • 18 new levels
Features
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Escape all-new locations in Faraway: Galactic Escape, where challenging puzzles and brand new ambiance will take you to unexpected twists in the story. The sixth sequel to an epic journey will awaken the sense of adventure, challenge your mind, and puzzle-solving abilities. Take part in the grand finale of an epic story that will bring you hours of fun. STORY FINALE Follow courageous Allison as she finally arrives at Faraway. Time pressure, brand new environment, and obligation to save her family will take her to the limits of her strength, but also to the realization that there are higher stakes at hand. Enjoy the beautiful original ambiance soundtrack that will keep you immersed in the story. EXCITING LOCATIONS Navigate through the brand-new, breathtaking galactic journey that will take you to Faraway places. The alluring scenery of unexplored parts of the universe will leave you breathless and will intrigue you to find out more about this place. INTRICATE PUZZLES Embark on a journey through 18 new levels of intriguing escape puzzles in a 3D ambiance that will mesmerize you from the moment you start playing. Explore the surroundings, find secret notes and learn the story behind. This puzzle game looks amazing on the latest devices including the iPhone 11 Pro and iPad Pro. THE MYSTERY ENDS Collect all notes and learn the long-awaited truth about the Faraway place, its origins, and its purpose. There are no truths untold. You will learn what triggered Allison’s family to embark on the Faraway adventure. TRY FOR FREE Play for free with the option to purchase additional levels and experience the whole story. Faraway: Galactic Escape will leave you craving for more, but it will give you a sense of completion of this grand heroic saga.

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

Faraway4 screens
Odd Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faraway at 81% against Odd Machines's 61%. Faraway also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Faraway 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faraway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Faraway's written reviews are positive against 61% of Odd Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faraway ships an update every 3 months, Odd Machines every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Faraway versus Odd Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarawayOdd Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (230 ratings) — better4.3 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better61.1% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better89
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB436 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSnapbreak GamesXSGames

Customer experience

Faraway

All ratings230 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative10.8%

Odd Machines

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

User reviews

Faraway

From 230 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent visuals and ambience
  • 🧠 Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music and sound design
  • 💡 Unique and immersive gameplay
  • 🤔 Thought-provoking storyline

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Unclear or unhelpful hints
  • 🤑 Paywall for full game access
  • 🤕 Motion sickness issues for some
  • 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or easy

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

Faraway

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing on iOS 13.4.1 update
  • Glitches with third note on level 16
  • Photo management issues and bugs
  • Freezing and performance problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free levels and content
  • Landscape mode support on iPad
  • Ability to move as own character
  • Improved hint system and guidance
  • Sequel or additional Faraway games

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

1 purchases

Faraway

One-time1
  • All Levels Special$3.99
3 purchases

Odd Machines

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

Questions

Is Faraway free?
Faraway 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 or Odd Machines?
Faraway is rated higher. Faraway averages 4.6 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Odd Machines averages 4.3 from 89 ratings.
Do Faraway or Odd Machines have ads?
Neither Faraway nor Odd Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faraway or Odd Machines?
Faraway ships an update every 3 months, and Odd Machines every 2 months. Most recently, Faraway was updated on November 6, 2026 and Odd Machines on November 4, 2026.

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