Comparison

Zetamath 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

Zetamath

Sharpen your mental math and sequence identification skills with engaging games. Practice arithmetic and complete number patterns to improve everyday calculations and prepare for exams. Enjoy multiplayer modes and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic game
  • Sequences game
  • Customizable difficulty
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Progress tracking
  • Dark mode
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Keep your mind sharp while elevating your mental math skills with our arithmetic and sequences games. Free to download, Zetamath is your companion to becoming better at everyday calculations, acing the math portions of standardized exams, and studying for quantitative interviews. Core App Features: ARITHMETIC GAME Solve as many mental math arithmetic questions as you can in under 2 minutes. SEQUENCES GAME See if you can identify the missing value to complete the sequence. CUSTOM GAME Customize the difficulty of the arithmetic and sequences games to your liking. MULTIPLAYER Play mental math with your family and friends in a series of fast-paced, multiplayer games. STATISTICS Keep track of your progress and share your high score with friends. DARK MODE Enjoy a comfortable night gaming experience with our beautiful dark theme.

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

Zetamath4 screens
Machine Yearning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zetamath at none against Machine Yearning's 1. Zetamath also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Machine Yearning's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (53 vs 11). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Zetamath against 4.8 for Machine Yearning. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Zetamath's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zetamath versus Machine Yearning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZetamathMachine Yearning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better4.8 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli HussainTiny Little Keys Inc.

Customer experience

Zetamath

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Machine Yearning

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

In-app purchases

None

Zetamath

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99

Questions

Is Zetamath free?
Zetamath 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, Zetamath or Machine Yearning?
Zetamath is rated higher. Zetamath averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do Zetamath or Machine Yearning have ads?
Zetamath shows ads; Machine Yearning does not.

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