# Machine War vs Starry Night Interactive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Starry Night Interactive at 87% against Machine War's 0%. Starry Night Interactive also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Machine War's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Machine War is free to download; Starry Night Interactive costs $1.99 up front. Machine War sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Starry Night Interactive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Starry Night Interactive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Machine War's written reviews are positive against 87% of Starry Night Interactive's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine War | Starry Night Interactive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-war/id380464186/reviews) | **[4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-night-interactive/id511943282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/347530156) | [artof01](https://appshunter.io/developer/511943285) |

## What reviewers say

### Machine War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-war/id380464186)

Experience a realistic tank shooting game with intuitive controls. Engage in various modes, battle diverse enemies and bosses, and upgrade your tank with a comprehensive parts system. Purchase new arms and items to enhance your combat capabilities.

**Highlights:** Realistic tank shooting gameplay, Tutorial, Mission, and Event Modes, Boss battles, Various enemy types, Parts upgrade system, Equipment shop

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TankTK0B | $0.99 | one-time |
| TankTK1B | $1.99 | one-time |
| TankTK2B | $2.99 | one-time |
| TankTK3B | $3.99 | one-time |
| TankTK4B | $4.99 | one-time |
| TankTK5C | $5.99 | one-time |
| TankTK6O | $9.99 | one-time |


### Starry Night Interactive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-night-interactive/id511943282)

Experience Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" like never before. This app brings the iconic painting to life with hypnotic animation and interactive elements. Control the flows with your touch, explore the landscape in immersive 3D, and enjoy responsive ambient music for an enchanting artistic journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic animation of "Starry Night", Interactive touch controls for flows, Immersive 3D zoom, Responsive ambient music, Re-discover classic art

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Mesmerizing and beautiful visuals
- 🧘 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🎨 Interactive art exploration
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and adults
- 💖 Long-term user satisfaction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recent update issues
- 📉 Loss of previous features
- 🖼️ Limited to one painting
- 📱 UI not optimized for larger screens
- ⚠️ Potential for seizures/vertigo

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot see lines of brushstrokes
- Cannot long press to enter painting
- Update removed desired effects
- App doesn't appear to be maintained
- Website not secured

**Requested features**

- Bring back old effects (galaxy)
- Allow long press to enter painting
- See lines of brushstrokes
- Support newer iPhones
- More true full-screen support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine War free?

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

### Is Starry Night Interactive free?

Starry Night Interactive costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Machine War or Starry Night Interactive?

Starry Night Interactive is rated higher. Machine War averages 2.9 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Starry Night Interactive averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Machine War or Starry Night Interactive have ads?

Neither Machine War nor Starry Night Interactive shows ads.

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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.*