Comparison

Machine Yearning vs LOK Digital

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

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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).

About

LOK Digital

Engage with a cryptic language where words possess unique abilities to alter your surroundings. Explore diverse worlds, each introducing new mechanics to solve mind-bending puzzles and help creatures thrive by spelling words that shape their environment.

Highlights
  • Discover cryptic language with world-changing words
  • Learn new mechanics in 15 distinct worlds
  • Procedurally generated daily puzzles
  • Expand LOK creatures' civilization
  • 150+ puzzle campaign
  • Daily puzzle mode with leaderboards
Features
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Start the game for free - only one transaction to unlock the full game! DISCOVER A CRYPTIC LANGUAGE OF WORLD-CHANGING WORDS Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways. Expand your vocabulary through 15 distinct worlds, each one exploring a new mechanic and completely shaking up the way you solve puzzles. MASTER THEIR MIND-BENDING EFFECTS With approachable mechanics and mind-bending gameplay, LOK Digital invites you to return every day for new procedurally generated puzzles showcasing the breadth and depth of mechanics. HELP THE LOK CREATURES THRIVE Bring the LOK creatures to life by spelling words that shape their world. They can only live on blackened tiles, so by solving puzzles you're expanding their horizons and helping their civilization thrive. Features: Intuitive mechanics and many magical words to find and learn Elegant, hand-drawn art style and meditative, entrancing soundtrack Learn the nuances of the LOK language across the 150+ puzzle campaign Demonstrate your mastery of the mechanics in the expertly crafted daily puzzle mode and compete on the leaderboards Based on the critically acclaimed puzzle book, LOK Published by the award-winning puzzle experts, Draknek & Friends, the team behind A Monster’s Expedition, Cosmic Express, Bonfire Peaks, and more

Screenshots

Machine Yearning4 screens
LOK Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LOK Digital at 159 against Machine Yearning's 53. On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 and LOK Digital 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 — 4.8 for Machine Yearning against 4.7 for LOK Digital. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 159 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Machine Yearning's written reviews are positive against 83% of LOK Digital's.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Machine Yearning versus LOK Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachine YearningLOK Digital
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better4.7 (159 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better82.9% of reviews
Number of ratings53159 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB535 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Little Keys Inc.Draknek Limited

Customer experience

Machine Yearning

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

LOK Digital

All ratings159 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.2%

User reviews

Machine Yearning

From 53 App Store ratings

What 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

LOK Digital

From 159 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and fun puzzles
  • 🎨 Charming art style
  • 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
  • 🎉 Engaging and challenging
  • 🔓 Generous free trial

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall locks out majority of content
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection
  • 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content

Bugs and requests

Machine Yearning

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

LOK Digital

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not progressing as expected
  • Purchased content not registering
  • Controls not responsive at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More free content
  • Improved controls for tablet/iPad
  • Clearer indication of paid vs free content

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99
1 purchases

LOK Digital

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$5.99

Questions

Is Machine Yearning free?
Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOK Digital free?
LOK Digital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Machine Yearning or LOK Digital?
Machine Yearning is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while LOK Digital averages 4.7 from 159 ratings.
Do Machine Yearning or LOK Digital have ads?
Neither Machine Yearning nor LOK Digital shows ads.

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