# Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash vs Flat Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Flat Machine at 4.9 against Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash's 4.3. Flat Machine also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flat Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash's written reviews are positive against 94% of Flat Machine's.

Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash ships an update fortnightly, Flat Machine every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash | Flat Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchs-shop-idle-hack-and-slash/id6472038975/reviews) | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kenjirou Uesaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206271174) | [zxima.LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/714594983) |

## What reviewers say

### Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchs-shop-idle-hack-and-slash/id6472038975)

Embark on quests to defeat enemies and gather valuable items. Sell your collected loot in your virtual shop to earn in-game currency. Upgrade your character and expand your business in this casual idle game.

**Highlights:** Defeat enemies in quests, Collect and sell items, Equip weapons and armor, Level up your witch character, Upgrade your shop, Find rare items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $1.49 | one-time |
| Ad Skip Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Triple Item Drops | $4.99 | one-time |
| Triple Player Movement Speed | $4.99 | one-time |
| Customer Assistance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Idle Time Tripled | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Diamonds +100 Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Diamonds +1,000 Bonus | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Cute characters and art style
- 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay loop
- 💰 Worth the price to remove ads
- 😌 Relaxing and casual play
- ✨ Unique animations and skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and long forced ads
- ⏳ More time spent on ads than gameplay
- 🥱 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 📉 Imbalanced difficulty (enemy stats)
- 🚫 Lack of content and depth

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game freezes on 'now loading' screen after update
- 🔊 Game audio disappears after ads
- 🐛 Game crashes or becomes unplayable after updates

**Requested features**

- Add new stages/content
- Implement a character switching system
- More shop customization options
- Add a free-aim or manual skill selection for auto-battle
- Allow players to set item priority for selling


### Flat Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112)

Control a limbless robot tasked with defending a settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage in simple, timing-based battles against various threats and make choices that influence the game's multiple endings. Discover the mystery of your own identity.

**Highlights:** Simple, timing-based battles, Item combination system, Respond to various visitors, Multiple endings based on choices, Daily events and encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation(S) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation(M) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation(L) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Highly engaging gameplay
- 💖 Compelling characters and story
- 💡 Multiple endings and replayability
- ✨ Unique post-apocalyptic world
- 🎮 Satisfying progression and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ad issues (app store redirection)
- 🐛 Ads sometimes break BGM
- ⚖️ Endless mode can feel like pure luck
- ❓ Some events seem to have limited interactions
- 🚫 Lack of Chinese translation

**Reported bugs**

- Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
- Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
- Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
- Agoda ads prevent continuing the game

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese translation
- Add Vietnamese translation
- Add Spanish translation
- Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
- More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash free?

Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flat Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash or Flat Machine?

Flat Machine is rated higher. Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Flat Machine averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash or Flat Machine have ads?

Both Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash and Flat Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash or Flat Machine?

Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash ships an update fortnightly, and Flat Machine every 5 days. Most recently, Witch's Shop Idle Hack & Slash was updated on August 9, 2026 and Flat Machine on September 24, 2026.

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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.*