Comparison

Machine Yearning vs Telegraphist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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).

About

Telegraphist

Features
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Telegraphist — Decode the Callsign Test your hearing, attention, and thinking speed by decoding real radio callsigns in Morse code. In *Telegraphist*, you listen to the air under various reception conditions and must decode the callsign by ear, entering it accurately and without mistakes. The more difficult the signal, the higher your rating. **Realistic radio air** Each signal is unique: * different transmission speeds * adjustable tone * noise and interference * QSB effect (signal fading) Conditions constantly change — just like in a real radio air. **Game modes:** *** Training *** Adjust speed, tone, noise, and other parameters to suit yourself and refine your skills at a comfortable pace. *** Exam *** Pass the test and find out your level: * Beginner * Amateur * Advanced * Experienced * Expert * Master Each level brings new challenges and increasing difficulty. **Rewards and progress** Successfully pass exams and receive badge-medals as rewards. Track your growth and prove that you can read the air without errors. **Who this game is for** * for radio amateurs who are away from their transceivers but don’t want to lose their Morse code skills * for those who enjoy audio challenges * for fans of logic and attentiveness * for those who want to test themselves in an unusual listening-based game **Ready to receive the signal?** Put on your headphones, tune the receiver, and show who the real **Telegraphist** is.

Screenshots

Machine Yearning4 screens
Telegraphist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Telegraphist at none against Machine Yearning's 1. Machine Yearning's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Telegraphist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Machine Yearning versus Telegraphist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachine YearningTelegraphist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Little Keys Inc.Yuriy Kvasha

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99
None

Telegraphist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Machine Yearning free?
Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Telegraphist free?
Telegraphist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Machine Yearning or Telegraphist have ads?
Neither Machine Yearning nor Telegraphist shows ads.

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