# IncrediMarble vs Machine Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Machine Challenge at none against IncrediMarble's 4. Machine Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IncrediMarble sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Machine Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

IncrediMarble ships an update every 2 weeks, Machine Challenge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IncrediMarble | Machine Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incredimarble/id1466905980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 210 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Art of the State LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059604201) | [Huseyin Gulgen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596459830) |

## What reviewers say

### IncrediMarble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incredimarble/id1466905980)

Design and construct elaborate marble slide towers with a variety of pieces. Experience realistic physics and ASMR sounds as marbles flow through your creations. Progress even when idle, earning in-game currency to unlock upgrades and expand your marble world.

**Highlights:** Build marble slide towers, Over 30 unique pieces, Realistic physics simulation, ASMR marble sounds, Idle progression system, Earn and spend in-game currency

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Race Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Point Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enable Color Pickers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Sandbox Mode | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- 💰 Satisfying progression and earnings
- 🔒 No intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited building space
- 🔒 Marbles getting stuck in pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Offline earnings not working correctly
- Bonus pieces not moving as scheduled
- Pieces interfering with marble movement

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with unlimited money
- More building pieces and customization options
- Ability to save and load custom tracks
- Upward-facing pieces for more complex designs
- Multi-select and move tool for building


### Machine Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-challenge/id1623578726)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IncrediMarble free?

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

### Is Machine Challenge free?

Machine Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do IncrediMarble or Machine Challenge have ads?

Both IncrediMarble and Machine Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IncrediMarble or Machine Challenge?

IncrediMarble ships an update every 2 weeks, and Machine Challenge every 10 days. Most recently, IncrediMarble was updated on September 26, 2026 and Machine Challenge on September 9, 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.*