# NOX vs Tiny Machinery

The clearest difference is rating: NOX at 4.8 against Tiny Machinery's 4.2. NOX also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 54%) and ratings volume (5K vs 48). Tiny Machinery's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOX sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Machinery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NOX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOX has 5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of NOX's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tiny Machinery's.

NOX ships an update every 5 weeks, Tiny Machinery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOX | Tiny Machinery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nox-escape-games/id1476086732/reviews)** | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Everbyte GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136250061) | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) |

## What reviewers say

### NOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nox-escape-games/id1476086732)

Explore a mysterious mansion filled with secrets and challenging puzzles. Uncover hidden mechanisms and solve intricate riddles in this immersive escape room adventure. With an engaging story and beautiful 3D graphics, it offers hours of engaging gameplay for both new and experienced players.

**Highlights:** Mysterious mansion exploration, Challenging puzzles and mini-games, Engaging storyline, Beautiful 3D graphics, Point-and-click adventure mechanics, Hidden object elements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Innovative and imaginative
- 👍 Helpful free hints
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 👍 Reasonable ad placement
- 👍 Beautiful visuals and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult without hints
- ⚠️ Potential to trigger those with childhood trauma
- 🔍 Confusing or unsatisfying ending

**Reported bugs**

- Certain snow globes/memory objects not displaying properly
- Freezing or crashing when interacting with certain objects

**Requested features**

- Zoom or magnification feature
- Earlier unlocking of fast travel
- Skip button for mini-games
- More explanation or clarity around the ending


### Tiny Machinery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939)

Immerse yourself in a virtual dimension to solve intricate puzzles and escape a mysterious experiment. Use your intellect to manipulate complex machinery and unlock the secrets of your confinement. Experience a unique escape room adventure with creative 3D graphics and atmospheric audio.

**Highlights:** Escape room-style puzzles, Creative 3D graphics, Intricate mechanisms, Atmospheric audio, Hint system, Unlockable story notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOX free?

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

### Is Tiny Machinery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOX or Tiny Machinery?

NOX is rated higher. NOX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Tiny Machinery averages 4.2 from 48 ratings.

### Do NOX or Tiny Machinery have ads?

NOX shows ads; Tiny Machinery does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOX or Tiny Machinery?

NOX ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tiny Machinery every 3 months. Most recently, NOX was updated on November 12, 2026 and Tiny Machinery on November 8, 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.*