Comparison

Brainito vs Machine Yearning

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

Head to head
About

Brainito

Engage in turn-based word and number duels against friends or players worldwide. Test your vocabulary and mental math skills in various game modes, from quick challenges to extended play.

Highlights
  • Turn-based online multiplayer
  • Word and number puzzle rounds
  • Play with friends or random opponents
  • Daily challenges and solo modes
  • Customizable profiles with avatars
  • Seasonal rankings and achievements
Features
Read full description

Are you a words person or a numbers person? Prove it in Brainito, the turn-based brain duel you play online with friends, family or players from around the world. Inspired by the classic letters and numbers TV game show, Brainito puts a real opponent in your pocket. HOW TO PLAY • WORDS ROUND: use the letters you get to make the longest words you can. Longer words, more points. • NUMBERS ROUND: add, subtract, multiply and divide to reach the target number. Hit it exactly for maximum points! • Play at your own pace: matches are turn-based, so you can run several games at once and reply whenever you like. PLAY WITH FRIENDS • Find friends by name or invite them with a link. • Rematches, emojis and results to share. • Nobody around? We match you with an opponent at your level in seconds. BRAINFEST EVERY TWO WEEKS One question, two teams: Book or guitar? Cream or chocolate? Pick a side, play matches to score for your team and win exclusive avatars and backgrounds. DAILY CHALLENGES AND SOLO MODES • Brain Time: solve the daily challenge as fast as you can. • Super Points: one try a day to reach the world top. • Brain Training: solve puzzles until you miss. • Endurance: score points to earn more time. • Ultimatum: beat the rival and win their avatar. • Practice: play with no time limit, at your own pace. SEASONS, RANKINGS AND COLLECTIONS • Earn trophies online, climb the global leaderboard and claim season rewards. • Hundreds of avatars, backgrounds and colors to customize your profile. • Achievements, detailed stats and daily rewards. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN EVERY DAY Brainito is a word game and a mental math game in one: it works your vocabulary, your number skills and your memory. Perfect for a coffee break, a friendly rivalry at home or keeping your mind sharp at any age. NEW IN BRAINITO 4.0 • Your account is saved in the cloud: switch phones without losing anything using your recovery code. • Faster start-up, shorter waits and no more endless loading screens. • BrainFest is back! Play in English, Spanish or French: practice a language while you play! Brainito is free to play. The optional Superior Bundle removes ads and includes coins and an exclusive avatar. Got a suggestion, or a word the dictionary should accept? Report it in the game: we read everything. Who's the bigger brain? Download Brainito and challenge a friend now!

About

Machine Yearning

Create your own language and test your memory in this unique word game. Solve puzzles by inventing definitions and recalling them to prove your authenticity. Features retro pixel art, multiple game modes, and unlockable content.

Highlights
  • Create custom languages
  • Memory recall challenges
  • Campaign, Timed, and Endless modes
  • Retro pixel art style
  • Unlockable hats and themes
  • Cognitive skill enhancement
Read full description

Machine Yearning is a word and memory game where you create your own language and test your ability to remember it. Premise: You're a human masquerading as a robot to land a job meant only for mechanical minds. Your challenge? Solve captchas like never before—by inventing definitions on the fly! But remember: consistency is key, as you'll need to recall your invented words to prove your robotic authenticity. Accolades: Proud winner of the Ludum Dare game jam's "#1 Most Fun" and "#1 Most Innovative"! Game Modes: Dive into three thrilling modes: * Campaign: Follow the story, from simple beginnings to complex linguistic challenges. * Timed: Race against the clock for high scores. * Endless: Keep playing and see how far your memory can take you! Features: * Cute, Retro-Style Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in charming visuals that transport you to a playful digital world. * Unlockables Galore: Earn stylish hats, helpful power-ups, and delightful themes as you advance. * Mind-Sharpening Fun: This game not only tests your memory but also enhances your cognitive skills. * Free to Play: Jump right in—no ads, no junkware, and no annoying push notifications. * Support the Developer: Love the game? Consider unlocking extra hats to both style your gameplay and support the developer (me, Daniel)! * Challenge Yourself: Starting easy, the game intensifies as you progress, perfect for fans of language, word, memory, and puzzle games. Step into the world of "Machine Yearning," where your mind's agility and creativity meet endless fun and challenges. Ready to prove you're the smartest "robot" around? Download now and let the games begin! Special thanks to Wildan Rahmat R for logo, powerup, and hat designs. Fonts used: early gameboy, pixel operator, retro computer, dogica, pressstart2p, and aseprite (https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/blob/fea3f5fceeab027ee3f5402272b94569c7a0daa9/data/fonts/LICENSE.txt).

Screenshots

Brainito4 screens
Machine Yearning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Machine Yearning at none against Brainito's shown. Machine Yearning also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). 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. Brainito sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Machine Yearning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Brainito's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brainito versus Machine Yearning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainitoMachine Yearning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.8 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1757 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB166 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano ArgudoTiny Little Keys Inc.

Customer experience

Brainito

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Machine Yearning

All ratings53 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brainito

One-time2
  • Solutions Bundle$2.99
  • Superior Bundle$4.99
1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99

Questions

Is Brainito free?
Brainito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Machine Yearning free?
Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainito or Machine Yearning?
Machine Yearning is rated higher. Brainito averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.
Do Brainito or Machine Yearning have ads?
Brainito shows ads; Machine Yearning does not.

Other comparisons