# Tiny Machinery vs VertiGrid

The clearest difference is rating: VertiGrid at 5.0 against Tiny Machinery's 4.2. VertiGrid also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Tiny Machinery's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Machinery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and VertiGrid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VertiGrid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Machinery has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tiny Machinery ships an update every 3 months, VertiGrid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Machinery | VertiGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) | [Elvis Zageris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772800271) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Machinery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-machinery-lost-reality/id6480047939)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game + Love | $7.99 | one-time |


### VertiGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723)

Navigate intricate mazes by moving the grid itself, not the ball. Each swipe creates new paths and possibilities, challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. Discover the correct sequence of moves to guide the ball to the goal while avoiding hazards.

**Highlights:** Grid-based maze navigation, Swipe controls, Handcrafted puzzles, Daily challenges, Minimalist visuals, Logic and planning focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Ball Madness | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Machinery free?

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

### Is VertiGrid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Machinery or VertiGrid?

VertiGrid is rated higher. Tiny Machinery averages 4.2 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while VertiGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tiny Machinery or VertiGrid have ads?

VertiGrid shows ads; Tiny Machinery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Machinery or VertiGrid?

Tiny Machinery ships an update every 3 months, and VertiGrid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Machinery was updated on November 3, 2026 and VertiGrid on October 31, 2026.

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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.*