# Machinarium vs Neighbours back From Hell

The clearest difference is update cadence: Machinarium at every 5 weeks against Neighbours back From Hell's every 32 months. Machinarium also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 36) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Neighbours back From Hell's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Machinarium costs $9.99 and Neighbours back From Hell $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Neighbours back From Hell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machinarium has 1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Machinarium's written reviews are positive against 67% of Neighbours back From Hell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Machinarium ships an update every 5 weeks, Neighbours back From Hell every 32 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machinarium | Neighbours back From Hell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinarium/id459189186/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neighbours-back-from-hell/id1537362903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | #80 |
| Size | 302 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Machinarium

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Puzzle, #121 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


### Neighbours back From Hell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neighbours-back-from-hell/id1537362903)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Puzzle, #131 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Play as a mischievous protagonist pulling elaborate pranks on a grumpy neighbor in a TV show format. Cause chaos across various locations to boost ratings and win awards, but avoid getting caught.

**Highlights:** Pull outrageous pranks, Travel to global locations, Involve neighbor's mother, Stealth and skill-based gameplay, HD graphics and animations, Cartoon-style visuals, Big band soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machinarium free?

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

### Is Neighbours back From Hell free?

Neighbours back From Hell costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Machinarium or Neighbours back From Hell?

Neighbours back From Hell is rated higher. Machinarium averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Neighbours back From Hell averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Machinarium or Neighbours back From Hell have ads?

Neither Machinarium nor Neighbours back From Hell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Machinarium or Neighbours back From Hell?

Machinarium ships an update every 5 weeks, and Neighbours back From Hell every 32 months. Most recently, Machinarium was updated on October 30, 2026 and Neighbours back From Hell on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Machinarium or Neighbours back From Hell?

Machinarium currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Neighbours back From Hell at #80. 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.*