# Machine Yearning vs SigilShift

The clearest difference is monetization model: SigilShift at free against Machine Yearning's free with in-app purchases. SigilShift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Machine Yearning's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 3) and device support. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SigilShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SigilShift 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Yearning | SigilShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sigilshift/id6757119310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) | [MORROWMOSS STUDIOS LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864696015) |

## 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


### SigilShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sigilshift/id6757119310)

A relaxing yet challenging sliding puzzle game where players rearrange glowing rune tiles to reconstruct magical symbols. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with optional rotation and helpful hints.

**Highlights:** Slide tiles to reshape sigils, Optional tile rotation for added challenge, Reference view for completed sigils, Hint system for assistance, 30 handcrafted levels, No timers or move limits

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Yearning free?

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

### Is SigilShift free?

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

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

SigilShift is rated higher. Machine Yearning averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while SigilShift averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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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.*