The Wiki Game! vs Machine Yearning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 5 unique game modes
- 200 challenging levels
- Game Center leaderboards
- 25+ achievements
- Unlockable levels with gold keys
- Retina display support
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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.
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.
- 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).
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Wiki Game! | Machine Yearning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (229 ratings) | 4.8 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 229 — better | 53 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hey Good Game, Inc. | Tiny Little Keys Inc. |
Customer experience
The Wiki Game!
Machine Yearning
User reviews
The Wiki Game!
From 229 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
The Wiki Game!
- Small Bundle of Keys$0.99
- Medium Bundle of Keys$1.99
- Large Bundle of Keys$4.99
Machine Yearning
- Unlock Hats$1.99
Questions
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