Comparison

Machine Yearning vs Spell Sense

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

Head to head
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

Spell Sense

Test your spelling prowess by swiping right on correctly spelled words and left on incorrect ones. Compete globally on the leaderboard and improve your vocabulary with a vast collection of words. Enjoy a visually engaging and relaxing experience.

Highlights
  • Extensive word library
  • Interactive swipe gameplay
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Visually captivating design
  • Relaxing musical accompaniment
Features
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Step into the exciting world of Spell Sense, where your spelling skills take center stage! Each round presents you with beautifully designed cards, each showcasing a word. Your mission is clear: swipe right if the spelling is correct and left if it’s not. Challenge yourself and others on the live leaderboard, competing with players from around the world to prove your spelling mastery. Ready to spell your way to victory? Swipe into the action! Features: 1. Lots of Words to Learn and Play. 2. Engaging Interactive Experience. 3. Global Leaderboard Competition. 4. Captivating Visuals. 5. Relaxing Musical Accompaniment on Your Path to Success. Thank you for playing.

Screenshots

Machine Yearning4 screens
Spell Sense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Machine Yearning at none against Spell Sense's shown. Machine Yearning also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and ratings volume (53 vs 3). Spell Sense's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Spell Sense 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

Spell Sense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machine Yearning has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Machine Yearning's written reviews are positive against 57% of Spell Sense's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Machine Yearning versus Spell Sense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachine YearningSpell Sense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better3
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
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 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Little Keys Inc.Vikas Pawar

Customer experience

Machine Yearning

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

Spell Sense

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99
1 purchases

Spell Sense

One-time1
  • Buy Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Machine Yearning free?
Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Sense free?
Spell Sense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Machine Yearning or Spell Sense?
Spell Sense is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Spell Sense averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Machine Yearning or Spell Sense have ads?
Spell Sense shows ads; Machine Yearning does not.

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