# Machine Yearning vs SemanticDrift

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Machine Yearning at 53 against SemanticDrift's 1. Machine Yearning also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). SemanticDrift's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ads, 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 SemanticDrift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SemanticDrift 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. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Machine Yearning's written reviews are positive against 100% of SemanticDrift's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Yearning | SemanticDrift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semanticdrift/id6755277116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) | [Asher Feldman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852928109) |

## 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


### SemanticDrift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semanticdrift/id6755277116)

Engage in a unique word puzzle game where each guess must be semantically close to the previous one. Navigate through hidden language connections to reach a target word, discovering surprising links. Offers daily challenges, a vast puzzle library, and competitive multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Semantic word connection puzzles, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Extensive puzzle library, Multiplayer modes (Best Path, Speed Race), Interactive word map exploration, Offline solo play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SemanticDrift Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Is SemanticDrift free?

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

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

SemanticDrift is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while SemanticDrift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Machine Yearning or SemanticDrift have ads?

Neither Machine Yearning nor SemanticDrift shows ads.

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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.*