Machinika vs Mathopia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Machinika
Embark on a sci-fi puzzle adventure set on Saturn's moon, Atlas. Solve cryptic puzzles and uncover the mysteries of a crashed alien ship. Prior knowledge of the previous game is not required to enjoy this narrative-driven experience.
- Logic and observation puzzles
- Immersive sci-fi ambiance
- Intuitive controls
- Mysterious narrative
- Controller and touch support
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Machinika: Atlas is free to download. An in-app purchase is required to unlock the full experience. Embark on a mesmerizing puzzle game adventure with Machinika: Atlas. Stranded within a crashed alien ship on Saturn's moon, "Atlas", assume the role of the museum researcher, the protagonist of Machinika: Museum, whose escape pod led them to the heart of an alien vessel. Machinika: Atlas is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, unfolding its narrative on Atlas, a moon of Saturn. While the storyline ties into Machinika: Museum, prior play is not required for enjoying Machinika: Atlas. Prepare to embark on a cosmic odyssey filled with mystery, cryptic puzzles, and a narrative that keeps you on the edge of discovery. Explore the unknown depths of Machinika: Atlas, where every answer unveils a new enigma. Key Features: - Engage your sharp logic skills and keen sense of observation to conquer puzzles. - Immerse yourself in a sci-fi ambiance filled with unknowns, where every step brings you closer to unveiling the truth behind the ship’s mystery - Play effortlessly with intuitive and enjoyable controls, ensuring that the complexity lies within the puzzles, not the gameplay. - Dive into a mysterious narrative that beckons you to uncover the secrets hidden behind these intricate devices. - Enjoy controller support or play with touch controls, it's up to you!
Mathopia
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Sharpen your calculation skills through engaging math challenges that reward speed and accuracy. Race against the clock solving problems while earning gems and unlocking new levels. Perfect for anyone wanting to boost their mental math abilities through addictive gameplay that makes learning feel like play!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Machinika at every 2 days against Mathopia's weekly. Mathopia's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Machinika sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mathopia sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Machinika ships an update every 2 days, Mathopia weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Machinika | Mathopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 821 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plug In Digital | Huynh Nam |
Bugs and requests
Machinika
Reported bugs
4 issues- Magnetic screwdriver not working
- Drone controls and buttons not functioning
- Doors and loading screens getting stuck
- Textures and graphics glitching out
Requested features
3 requests- More helpful in-game hints
- Ability to skip difficult puzzles
- Improved save/load functionality
Mathopia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Machinika
- Full Game Machinika: Atlas$5.99
Mathopia
- 5k Gems$2.99
- 15k Gems$7.99
- 50k Gems$23.99
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- 100k Gems$41.99









