Machine Yearning vs HangSat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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).
HangSat
Master SAT-level vocabulary with this engaging word puzzle game. It offers an interactive and enjoyable experience to expand your word knowledge.
- Vocabulary learning
- Word puzzle gameplay
- SAT-level words
- Interactive experience
- Grow vocabulary
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Welcome to HangSat, where vocabulary learning meets engaging gameplay! This carefully crafted word puzzle game helps you master SAT-level vocabulary through an interactive and enjoyable experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HangSat at none against Machine Yearning's 1. HangSat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Machine Yearning's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HangSat asks for nothing beyond the download.
HangSat 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Machine Yearning | HangSat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (53 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 1 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tiny Little Keys Inc. | Rushikesh Samaiahgare |
Customer experience
Machine Yearning
HangSat
In-app purchases
Machine Yearning
- Unlock Hats$1.99
HangSat
No in-app purchases









