Comparison

Flat Machine vs Witch and Summons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flat Machine

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
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■ Story In the not-so-distant future, a world on the brink of ruin. Awakening in the wasteland is a single robot—with no limbs and no memories. You become the settlement's "gatekeeper," fending off the strange visitors who arrive day after day. Can you protect the settlement through its final days? And what is the true nature of the Flat Machine...? ■ Features [1] Easy, satisfying defense battles—just tap! Tap with the right timing to repel the enemies closing in. Simple to play, yet endlessly strategic through gear and item combinations. Build your own ultimate defense style. [2] Your "choices" change the future—multiple endings Not everyone at the gate is an enemy. Help a struggling mutant, or coldly turn it away? Your decisions steer the story to its ending in this rich sci-fi adventure. [3] Charming pixel art and a wistful apocalyptic world Lovable yet lonely characters brought to life in beautiful retro pixel art. An original atmosphere, deepened by a carefully crafted soundtrack. ■ Perfect for players who love - Pixel-art (retro) games - Dystopian, sci-fi, and apocalyptic worlds - Story-driven indie games - Quick, pick-up-and-play sessions - Tower defense, idle games, and RPGs - Playing free to the end, at your own pace, with no stamina Step into the "everyday apocalypse" woven by an amnesiac gatekeeper robot and the inhabitants of a dying world.

About

Witch and Summons

Embark on a roguelike deck-building RPG adventure as a witch seeking lost memories and powers. Strategically summon creatures and cast spells in turn-based battles to overcome enemies and explore a mysterious labyrinth. Customize your deck for endless replayability and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Deck-building card battles
  • Summon magical creatures
  • Turn-based combat
  • Deck customization
  • Labyrinth exploration
  • Endless Mode with global competition
Features
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"A witch with no memories seeks her lost powers in a deck-building roguelike RPG!" ■ A Fresh Take on Deck-Building Card Battles Step into the shoes of a witch who wields magic and summons creatures to fight. Use cards strategically in this turn-based card battle RPG. - Summon magical creatures to protect the witch and defeat enemies. - Attack foes with spells, summon creatures, or enhance allies. - Engage in intense, turn-based battles where every decision matters. - Restore fragments of the witch’s memories to unlock new labyrinths and powers. ■ Easy to Play Start a battle with a single tap! Your cards are always at your fingertips. Use mana to cast spells or summon creatures to defeat incoming enemies. But beware—both the witch and her summons have limited health. Protect the witch at all costs! ■ Craft Your Path to Victory Defeat monsters to earn new spells and summoning cards. Customize your deck to suit your playstyle. Adapt to changing situations and craft a unique strategy every time you play. At the deepest levels of the labyrinth, powerful creatures await your challenge! ■ Endless Growth and Upgrades Explore the labyrinth to collect "memory fragments" and restore the witch’s powers. Upgrade spells, strengthen summons, and create the ultimate companion to face the labyrinth’s challenges. Use special encounters like the "Magic Altar" or the "Arcane Shop" to build your strongest deck. ■ Conquer the Labyrinth, Unlock New Powers As you progress, the witch gradually regains her memories, revealing new locations and summoning abilities. Face unique monsters that challenge your every move, and carve a path forward with strategy and courage. ■ Compete Globally in Endless Mode Unlock Endless Mode by reclaiming the witch’s memories and test how far you can go in the labyrinth. Compete with players worldwide—can you become the strongest witch? Share your ultimate deck and achievements on social media! Developer's Note: Inspired by games like *Slay the Spire*, we wanted to create a challenging and replayable deck-building RPG. We hope you enjoy the adventure and would love to hear your feedback to shape our future projects!

Screenshots

Flat Machine4 screens
Witch and Summons4 screens

Verdict

The call

Flat Machine and Witch and Summons both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Flat Machine's written reviews are positive against 76% of Witch and Summons's. Witch and Summons's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Witch and Summons 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Flat Machine against 4.8 for Witch and Summons. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Flat Machine's written reviews are positive against 76% of Witch and Summons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, Witch and Summons every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flat Machine versus Witch and Summons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlat MachineWitch and Summons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (68 ratings) — better4.8 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews93.7% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB142 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerzxima.LLCYASUHIDE KOBAYASHI

Customer experience

Flat Machine

All ratings68 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.6%

Witch and Summons

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.6%

User reviews

Flat Machine

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Witch and Summons

From 25 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Unique deck-building roguelike with creature focus
  • 👍 Deep and complex system
  • 🧠 Strategic depth in card placement and order
  • 🎮 Highly engaging and fun gameplay
  • ✨ Satisfying synergy combinations

Room to improve

  • 📉 Steep learning curve for beginners
  • 🎲 High reliance on luck/RNG
  • ⏳ Short game volume/content
  • 🔧 Lacking UI/UX elements
  • 📈 Difficulty spikes, especially in Endless mode

Bugs and requests

Flat Machine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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)
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  • Consider adding taxi or bakery characters in future works

Witch and Summons

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Card calculation errors ('X times Y' effects)
  • Enemy death effects triggering unexpectedly

Requested features

10 requests
  • More content/stages
  • Initial deck editing/customization
  • More uses for 'Memory Shards' after full upgrade
  • Improved UI (deck remaining count, turn indicators)
  • Ability to carry over decks in Endless mode
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  • Addition of new characters/units
  • More detailed tutorial or in-game help
  • Option to reorder cards in deck
  • Adjustments to shop prices or magic stone acquisition
  • More frequent updates and expansions

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Flat Machine

One-time4
  • AD removal$2.99
  • Donation(S)$3.99
  • Donation(M)$14.99
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  • Donation(L)$34.99
1 purchases

Witch and Summons

One-time1
  • Delete Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Flat Machine free?
Flat Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Witch and Summons free?
Witch and Summons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flat Machine or Witch and Summons?
Flat Machine is rated higher. Flat Machine averages 4.9 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Witch and Summons averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Flat Machine or Witch and Summons have ads?
Both Flat Machine and Witch and Summons show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flat Machine or Witch and Summons?
Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, and Witch and Summons every 3 days. Most recently, Flat Machine was updated on September 24, 2026 and Witch and Summons on September 20, 2026.

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