# Machine Yearning vs Texathon

The clearest difference is ads: Machine Yearning at none against Texathon's shown. Machine Yearning also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 11) and device support (3 vs 1). Texathon'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 Texathon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Machine Yearning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Machine Yearning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Texathon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Yearning | Texathon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texathon/id6717614166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) | [David E Charlton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358263389) |

## 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


### Texathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texathon/id6717614166)

Engage in a thrilling word race to test your typing accuracy and reflexes. Compete against the clock or other players in various exciting gameplay modes, progressing through increasing difficulty levels to hone your speed and precision.

**Highlights:** Speed typing challenge, Accuracy and reflex testing, Practice mode, Competitive mode, Leaderboard competition, Progressive difficulty levels

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Is Texathon free?

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

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

Machine Yearning is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Texathon averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Machine Yearning or Texathon have ads?

Texathon 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.*