# MachingBattle! vs Flat Machine

MachingBattle! and Flat Machine both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Flat Machine's written reviews are positive against 61% of MachingBattle!'s. Flat Machine also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MachingBattle! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MachingBattle! against 4.9 for Flat Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Machine has 68 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of MachingBattle!'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Flat Machine's.

MachingBattle! ships an update every 10 days, Flat Machine every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MachingBattle! | Flat Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machingbattle/id1539317044/reviews) | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [daisuke uehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/547766102) | [zxima.LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/714594983) |

## What reviewers say

### MachingBattle!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machingbattle/id1539317044)

Engage in a battle RPG where you collect characters and aim to make male friends. Utilize matching apps to expand your social circle and find the perfect boyfriend. This game combines collection elements with strategic RPG gameplay.

**Highlights:** Battle RPG gameplay, Character collection, Utilize matching apps, Make male friends, Find a boyfriend, Collection elements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetics 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Macaron 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minimalist Book | $0.99 | one-time |
| TrainingMat | $1.99 | one-time |


### Flat Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112)

Control a limbless robot tasked with defending a settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage in simple, timing-based battles against various threats and make choices that influence the game's multiple endings. Discover the mystery of your own identity.

**Highlights:** Simple, timing-based battles, Item combination system, Respond to various visitors, Multiple endings based on choices, Daily events and encounters

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation(S) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation(M) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation(L) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly engaging gameplay
- 💖 Compelling characters and story
- 💡 Multiple endings and replayability
- ✨ Unique post-apocalyptic world
- 🎮 Satisfying progression and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ad issues (app store redirection)
- 🐛 Ads sometimes break BGM
- ⚖️ Endless mode can feel like pure luck
- ❓ Some events seem to have limited interactions
- 🚫 Lack of Chinese translation

**Reported bugs**

- Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
- Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
- Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
- Agoda ads prevent continuing the game

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese translation
- Add Vietnamese translation
- Add Spanish translation
- Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
- More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MachingBattle! free?

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

### Is Flat Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MachingBattle! or Flat Machine?

Flat Machine is rated higher. MachingBattle! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Flat Machine averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do MachingBattle! or Flat Machine have ads?

Both MachingBattle! and Flat Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MachingBattle! or Flat Machine?

MachingBattle! ships an update every 10 days, and Flat Machine every 5 days. Most recently, MachingBattle! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flat Machine on September 28, 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.*