# Machine Yearning vs Rogue Words

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Words at none against Machine Yearning's 1. Rogue Words also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 53). Machine Yearning's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rogue Words asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Machine Yearning against 4.9 for Rogue Words. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogue Words has 1.6K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Machine Yearning's written reviews are positive against 95% of Rogue Words's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Yearning | Rogue Words |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-words/id6670705088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) | [Brian Lipkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615819477) |

## 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


### Rogue Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-words/id6670705088)

This word game blends classic word puzzle mechanics with roguelike strategy. Craft words to score points, collect power-ups, and overcome dynamic challenges across multiple levels. Adapt to unique playstyles and unlock abilities for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Craft words for points, Collect boons and potions, Survive 10+ intense levels, 12 unique Aspects to choose from, Unlock powerful upgrades, Risk & reward challenges, Over 100 boons and potions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible game
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and fun
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Worth playing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crash on launch
- 🐛 Sometimes says 'not a word' when it is

**Reported bugs**

- Crash on launch
- Toggling vibrations doesn't disable haptics
- Boon icon background too tall and off-screen

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Background music and wallpaper
- More varied sound effects
- Mines on the board
- Other extra features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Is Rogue Words free?

Rogue Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Machine Yearning or Rogue Words?

Rogue Words is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Rogue Words averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Machine Yearning or Rogue Words have ads?

Neither Machine Yearning nor Rogue Words shows ads.

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