Comparison

The Wiki Game! 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

The Wiki Game!

Race through Wikipedia in this addictive single-player game. Explore 200 handcrafted levels across 5 unique game modes, offering hours of fun and mental challenges. Compete with friends on Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • 5 unique game modes
  • 200 challenging levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • 25+ achievements
  • Unlockable levels with gold keys
  • Retina display support
Features
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~ Explore and race through Wikipedia! ~ “Insanely addicting” -@mjames89 This stunning app has 200 levels handcrafted for hours of fun, enjoyment & mental challenges! Built as an addictive single-player version of the popular web game TheWikiGame.com, it packs all the fun into a pocket sized version to take anywhere. Now you can enjoy the 5 puzzling games modes with a total of 200 different levels! And, when you’re ready, you can jump into Game Center and see how you stack up to your friends. ~ Praise for The Wiki Game: “Hooked on The Wiki Game sooooo addicting!” -@shawny92 “Oh my god just discovered the wiki game.” -@Clareeyy “MOST AMAZING GAME EVARRRR” -@modrajaf WikiGame Highlights: • 5 unique game modes for endless fun. • 200 different levels that get harder as you go, so you’ll always be challenged. • Beautiful art & Design (full Retina support!) that sparkles on your iPhone or iPod touch. • Game Center Leaderboard so you can play against Friends or Everyone • Over 25 awesome Achievements in Game Center. • Score up to three gold coins on every level. • Win & Discover gold keys for unlocking levels.

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
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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

The Wiki Game!4 screens
Machine Yearning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Machine Yearning at Free against The Wiki Game!'s $1.99. Machine Yearning also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 74%) and device support (3 vs 1). The Wiki Game!'s advantage is chart position (#19 vs unranked) and ratings volume (229 vs 53). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Machine Yearning is free to download; The Wiki Game! costs $1.99 up front. The Wiki Game! sells 3 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of The Wiki Game!'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Wiki Game! versus Machine Yearning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Wiki Game!Machine Yearning
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (229 ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings229 — better53
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHey Good Game, Inc.Tiny Little Keys Inc.

Customer experience

The Wiki Game!

All ratings229 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative18.0%

Machine Yearning

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

User reviews

The Wiki Game!

From 229 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🧠 Educational and informative
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 🔍 Encourages exploration of Wikipedia

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. unresponsive links, crashes)
  • 🔍 Incomplete or outdated Wikipedia content
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🔍 Lack of randomization and replayability

Machine Yearning

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Enjoyable and quick game
  • 👍 Easy to understand
  • 👍 Super cool art style and gameplay
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 👍 Challenging and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't turn off haptics

Bugs and requests

The Wiki Game!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Certain levels unbeatable due to broken links
  • Achievements not tracking properly
  • Scrolling issues on larger screens
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to toggle music/sound effects
  • Improved navigation and table/list display

Machine Yearning

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Wiki Game!

One-time3
  • Small Bundle of Keys$0.99
  • Medium Bundle of Keys$1.99
  • Large Bundle of Keys$4.99
1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99

Questions

Is The Wiki Game! free?
The Wiki Game! costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Machine Yearning free?
Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Wiki Game! or Machine Yearning?
Machine Yearning is rated higher. The Wiki Game! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do The Wiki Game! or Machine Yearning have ads?
Neither The Wiki Game! nor Machine Yearning shows ads.

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