The Search for Planet X vs Turing Machine Notepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Search for Planet X
This app simulates astronomical investigation, allowing players to use logical deductions and observations to search for a distant planet. It acts as a companion to a tabletop board game, randomly generating game elements and guiding the discovery process.
- Simulates astronomical investigation
- Uses logical deductions
- Randomly generates game elements
- Companion to a tabletop board game
- Tracks player progress and theories
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Since 2016, astronomers have been searching for a large, distant planet to explain the unique orbits of objects in our solar system. In THE SEARCH FOR PLANET X, a tabletop board game from Foxtrot Games, you will take on the role of these astronomers, using observations and logical deductions to search for this distant planet. The game uses a companion app to randomly choose a location for Planet X and other objects, following predefined logic rules. As the earth travels around the sun, you will interact with the app to perform various research actions. You'll note what you learn on your deduction sheet, and you'll be able to piece together all the available information to publish theories and score points. THE SEARCH FOR PLANET X captures the thrill of discovery, the puzzly-nature of astronomical investigation, and the competition inherent in the scientific process.
Turing Machine Notepad
This digital notepad helps players of the Turing Machine board game track game state, manage deductions, and record test results. It offers an intuitive interface for managing multiple rounds and strategies, digitizing the gaming experience.
- Possibility elimination grid
- Verification tracking table
- Rich text editor with SF symbols
- Auto-save functionality
- Manage multiple rounds
- Dynamic test row addition
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Turing Machine Notepad is the essential app for players of the Turing Machine board game. Transform your iPhone into a smart digital notepad and track your game state with ease. KEY FEATURES - Possibility Elimination: Intuitive grid to cross out or circle shape and number combinations as you make deductions Verification Tracking: Dedicated table to record your tests and results from verifiers A through F, with visual checkboxes - Rich Notes: Advanced text editor with colored SF symbol insertion to annotate your strategies and hypotheses - Auto-Save: All your data is preserved instantly, resume your game anytime without losing progress WHY CHOOSE THIS APP? No more erasers and cross-outs on paper! Turing Machine Notepad digitizes your gaming experience by allowing you to: - Manage multiple rounds without confusion - Dynamically add test rows - Easily reset for a new game - Keep the screen active while you play OPTIMIZED INTERFACE Smooth navigation between the three main game sections, clean interface and design built for quick use during gameplay. Perfect for game nights, tournaments, or simply enhancing your Turing Machine experience! Note: This application is an unofficial support tool for the Turing Machine board game. The physical game is required to play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turing Machine Notepad at 100% against The Search for Planet X's 70%. Turing Machine Notepad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Search for Planet X's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Turing Machine Notepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Search for Planet X has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of The Search for Planet X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Turing Machine Notepad's.
The Search for Planet X ships an update every 6 weeks, Turing Machine Notepad every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Search for Planet X | Turing Machine Notepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foxtrot Games LLC | Nicolas Lehovetzki |
Customer experience
The Search for Planet X
Turing Machine Notepad
In-app purchases
The Search for Planet X
No in-app purchases
Turing Machine Notepad
No in-app purchases
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