Comparison

Tiny Machinery vs Year Guessr

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

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About

Tiny Machinery

Immerse yourself in a virtual dimension to solve intricate puzzles and escape a mysterious experiment. Use your intellect to manipulate complex machinery and unlock the secrets of your confinement. Experience a unique escape room adventure with creative 3D graphics and atmospheric audio.

Highlights
  • Escape room-style puzzles
  • Creative 3D graphics
  • Intricate mechanisms
  • Atmospheric audio
  • Hint system
  • Unlockable story notes
Features
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You've been kidnapped by unknown scientists and your brain has been plugged into a sophisticated machine to run an experiment: travel into a virtual dimension to unlock weird machinery. Use your imagination and IQ to crack puzzles and complete all intricate levels to save your life. Can you make it? A CLEVER PUZZLE GAME Embark into an escape room-style adventure full of riddles! CREATIVE 3D GRAPHICS Explore weird machines that will impress you with their unique art style INTRICATE MECHANISMS Enjoy tons of original puzzles, interact with buttons, levers, and little wheels to complete each level ATMOSPHERIC AUDIO Play the game with your headphones to get immersed in the game at best TRY FOR FREE Play the first 4 levels for free, with the option to unlock all the levels with a small In-App purchase, which will make you experience the whole story and puzzles HINTS In case you get stuck on a level, click the bulb button to get a hint that will help you solve the riddles STORY NOTES You will unlock a new story paragraph for each level you will complete. Discover how your kidnappers have threatened you and how it ends! ------------------------------------------------ XSGames is an independent solo startup from Italy. Find out more at xsgames.co Follow me @xsgames_ on both X and Instagram

About

Year Guessr

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Welcome to YearGuessr — the fast, fun, and surprisingly addictive way to learn history. Think you know your timelines? Put your knowledge to the test as you race against the clock to guess the exact year based on a series of clues. From world-changing events and iconic sports moments to pop culture milestones and scientific breakthroughs, every round is a chance to learn something new. Learn without even trying YearGuessr turns history into a game. Each round reveals up to 5 carefully curated clues spanning world events, pop culture, sports, technology, and politics. As you play, you naturally build a deeper understanding of how moments across different domains connect in time. It’s perfect for students, trivia lovers, and anyone curious about the world. Fast-paced and addictive gameplay You have just 60 seconds to make your guess. The earlier you guess correctly, the higher your score. Use fewer clues for bigger rewards—or play it safe and wait for more hints. Every decision matters, making each round exciting and strategic. Compete and improve Challenge yourself to beat your personal best or compete with friends to see who has the sharpest sense of history. Track your progress, refine your instincts, and watch your knowledge grow with every game. A wide range of topics From the first Michelin Guide to the Olympics, from classic literature to groundbreaking scientific discoveries—YearGuessr brings together events from across the globe and across time. No two rounds are ever the same. Fun for all ages Simple to play, hard to master. Whether you’re a student, a trivia enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, YearGuessr is designed to be accessible and engaging for everyone. Why you’ll love YearGuessr Learn history, pop culture, sports, and more in a fun, interactive way Quick 60-second rounds perfect for playing anytime Engaging clue-based gameplay that rewards both knowledge and intuition Great for solo play or friendly competition Endless variety keeps every game fresh and exciting If you love trivia, puzzles, or learning new things, YearGuessr is your next obsession. Download now and see how well you really know history.

Screenshots

Tiny Machinery4 screens
Year Guessr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Year Guessr at none against Tiny Machinery's 3. Tiny Machinery's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tiny Machinery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Year Guessr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tiny Machinery versus Year Guessr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny MachineryYear Guessr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXSGamesAnindya Mehta

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tiny Machinery

One-time3
  • Full Game$3.99
  • Full Game + Coffee$4.99
  • Full Game + Love$7.99
None

Year Guessr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Machinery free?
Tiny Machinery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Year Guessr free?
Year Guessr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Machinery or Year Guessr have ads?
Neither Tiny Machinery nor Year Guessr shows ads.

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