# Machine Yearning vs Beaker

The clearest difference is ads: Machine Yearning at none against Beaker's shown. Machine Yearning also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Beaker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Beaker sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Machine Yearning against 4.7 for Beaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Machine Yearning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beaker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Yearning | Beaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-a-word-game/id6477803509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) | [Easistuff Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730627963) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Beaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-a-word-game/id6477803509)

This action-packed word game challenges you to clear falling letter tiles before the beaker overflows. Strategize with short words or aim for epic long words, while completing challenges and unlocking new features as you level up.

**Highlights:** Falling letter tiles, Clear tiles with short words, Create long words, Daily and weekly word challenges, Unlockable game features, Blank tile drop, Time slowing ability, Vortex letter clearing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teal theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Indigo theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lime theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyan theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Violet theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grape theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Restore tokens every game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Is Beaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Machine Yearning or Beaker?

Machine Yearning is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Beaker averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Machine Yearning or Beaker have ads?

Beaker shows ads; Machine Yearning does not.

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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.*