# Sandwich Swipe vs Machine Yearning

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandwich Swipe at none against Machine Yearning's 1. Sandwich Swipe also leads on ratings volume (300 vs 53). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sandwich Swipe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sandwich Swipe against 4.8 for Machine Yearning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sandwich Swipe has 300 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Sandwich Swipe's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sandwich Swipe | Machine Yearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandwich-swipe/id6448740722/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **300** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Coox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686033281) | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) |

## What reviewers say

### Sandwich Swipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandwich-swipe/id6448740722)

A charming puzzle game where you swipe ingredients to create delicious sandwiches. Challenge yourself to solve levels with minimal moves and unlock new ingredients. Enjoy a cozy, hand-drawn experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Satisfying sandwich-making puzzles, Cute hand-drawn art style, 50 handcrafted levels, Discover various ingredients, Challenge for perfect scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Charming and cute art style
- 🧩 Well-designed challenging puzzles
- 😌 Relaxing and cozy gameplay experience
- 🚫 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎵 Great music and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes during levels and after clearing
- ⏱️ Too short - completable in 4 hours
- 😤 Difficulty spike at later levels (24-25)
- 📚 Lack of hints or help system for stuck players
- 😕 Confusing mechanics initially

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when entering levels or clearing them
- Unable to click buttons after freeze occurs

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Hint system for difficult puzzles
- Additional game modes or challenges


### Machine Yearning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Hats | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't turn off haptics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sandwich Swipe free?

Sandwich Swipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sandwich Swipe or Machine Yearning?

Machine Yearning is rated higher. Sandwich Swipe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Sandwich Swipe or Machine Yearning have ads?

Neither Sandwich Swipe nor Machine Yearning 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.*