# Feed the Head vs Machinarium

The clearest difference is price: Feed the Head at $1.99 against Machinarium's $9.99. Feed the Head also leads on iOS requirement (8 vs 12.0). Machinarium's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 85). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Feed the Head costs $1.99 and Machinarium $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Feed the Head against 4.5 for Machinarium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machinarium has 1K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 69% positive.

Feed the Head ships an update every 4 months, Machinarium every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed the Head | Machinarium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-head/id415138546/reviews) | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinarium/id459189186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #156 | **#90** |
| Size | 17 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vectorpark](https://appshunter.io/developer/322149017) | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) |

## What reviewers say

### Feed the Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-head/id415138546)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Interact with a surrealist toy that reacts in surprising and hilarious ways. Poke, prod, tug, and feed the animated character to discover its transformations. This unique digital experience offers unpredictable entertainment.

**Highlights:** Interactive surrealist toy, Surprising transformations, Unpredictable reactions, Hilarious animations, Unique digital experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Creative and imaginative
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🤔 Intriguing and thought-provoking
- 🤩 Unique and different
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Too short
- 💸 Not worth the money
- 🤷 Confusing at times
- 😕 Boring after a few minutes
- 💰 Overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when multiple heads pop out
- No worm coming out of the head (website vs app difference)
- Glitchy when multiple heads pop out
- Item bought twice (scammed)
- Part missing (arm coming out of ear)

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add more ways to interact
- Add more parts after the flying birdy head thing
- Sequel/console port
- Make it longer


### Machinarium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinarium/id459189186)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Puzzle, #140 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as a robot named Josef to rescue his girlfriend, Berta, who has been kidnapped by a criminal gang. Explore a unique robot city and solve puzzles to achieve your goal.

**Highlights:** Robot protagonist, Story-driven adventure, Puzzle solving, Unique robot city setting, Award-winning visuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 🤖 Cute and engaging main character
- 🧠 Challenging and rewarding puzzles
- 👍 Immersive and atmospheric game world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing small details on mobile screens
- 🕹️ Clunky or unresponsive touch controls
- 🤔 Puzzles can be overly obscure or unintuitive
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay in some areas
- 💤 Slow pacing can feel tedious at times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Glitches preventing progress in key areas
- Inconsistent responsiveness of interactive elements

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Ability to skip or bypass certain mini-games
- Improved save/resume functionality
- Expanded story or sequel content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed the Head free?

Feed the Head costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Machinarium free?

Machinarium costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Feed the Head or Machinarium?

Machinarium is rated higher. Feed the Head averages 4.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Machinarium averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Feed the Head or Machinarium have ads?

Neither Feed the Head nor Machinarium shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feed the Head or Machinarium?

Feed the Head ships an update every 4 months, and Machinarium every 5 weeks. Most recently, Feed the Head was updated on October 28, 2026 and Machinarium on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Feed the Head or Machinarium?

Feed the Head currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and Machinarium at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*