# Machine Yearning vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: Machine Yearning at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. Machine Yearning also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Machine Yearning is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Machine Yearning against 4.7 for Letterlike. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 122 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 89% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Yearning | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 166 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## 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


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Word, #185 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Machine Yearning is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do Machine Yearning or Letterlike have ads?

Neither Machine Yearning nor Letterlike shows ads.

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