Comparison

Odd Machines vs Tinker Shop

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

Head to head
About

Odd Machines

Embark on a 3D escape room adventure as a treasure hunter seeking a lost artifact. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles, uncover hidden objects, and unravel mysteries within an ancient temple. Collect fragments of a powerful stone to escape.

Highlights
  • Solve unique puzzle boxes
  • Explore an ancient temple
  • Collect fragments of a lost stone
  • Immersive audio experience
  • Multi-language support
Features
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You are a legendary treasure hunter, looking for the Stone of Silence, a powerful artifact that got lost in an old temple. There, you will find a series of weird machines full of puzzles to crack to gain your freedom! Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is a 3D escape room puzzle game where you have to solve complex mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, and unveil intriguing mysteries! Dive into a world where cryptic vibes, complex mechanisms, and smooth controls from top escape room games blend to challenge your brain skills. You'll tackle unique puzzle sets on a mysterious, gripping adventure. Every machine is crafted to deliver the ultimate escape and exploration thrill. Play the first 3 levels for free! SOLVE UNIQUE PUZZLE BOXES Embark on a puzzling adventure with an eclectic mix of original Victorian machinery, classic and architectural enigmas EXPLORE AN ANCIENT TEMPLE Step into a mesmerizing world where every move you make reveals new mysteries and changes! COLLECT ALL THE FRAGMENTS OF THE STONE OF SILENCE Once you get all 8 pieces of the lost stone, you'll be transported into a mystical scene where you'll have to crack numeric puzzles to put the pieces together and finally escape the temple IMMERSIVE AUDIO The sound effects and tunes are so mind-blowingly good that will whisk you away on an unforgettable, vibe-filled adventure! MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT* Odd Machines: Lost Artifacts is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. *The game language changes based on the device settings

About

Tinker Shop

Features
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Open your own cozy gadget repair bench and bring worn-out devices back to life. In Tinker Shop, every repair starts with a careful look. Diagnose the fault, open the chassis, brush away dust, replace damaged parts, and test your work before handing the device back to its owner. Restore phones, handheld consoles, headphones, cameras, watches, and music players in a warm workshop built for short, satisfying sessions. Features: Diagnose faults before opening the device Remove screws, clean components, replace parts, and reassemble each repair Grow your workshop with better tools and new repair jobs Build a restoration catalog of repaired devices Take on a daily repair challenge Collect idle workshop earnings between sessions Enjoy a premium, cozy experience with no forced ads Play the opening set of repairs for free, then unlock premium device families, themes, and expansion packs as your shop grows.

Screenshots

Odd Machines4 screens
Tinker Shop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Odd Machines at 15.0 against Tinker Shop's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tinker Shop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Odd Machines versus Tinker Shop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOdd MachinesTinker Shop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size436 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperXSGamesSPRING DATA LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Odd Machines

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • No stone to collect from 5th window
  • Game closes immediately on 'play'
  • Bug in first machine, stone disappears
  • Cannot zoom on puzzle
  • Cannot actuate dials
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  • First line of clues/directions hidden by status bar on iPhone
  • Hint button not intuitive
  • No audio in levels, only main menu
  • Bug on top of 4th machine, need to return to temple

Requested features

6 requests
  • Full game should be free
  • Monocle usable at zoomed out level
  • More visual feedback for puzzle completion
  • Option to get the answer when hint isn't enough
  • More levels/unlimited levels
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  • Swap back button positions

Tinker Shop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Odd Machines

One-time3
  • Full Game$3.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Coffee$4.99
  • Unlock Full Game + Love$7.99
1 purchases

Tinker Shop

One-time1
  • Tinker Shop Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Odd Machines free?
Odd Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinker Shop free?
Tinker Shop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Odd Machines or Tinker Shop have ads?
Neither Odd Machines nor Tinker Shop shows ads.

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