# Odd Machines vs Mine Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mine Master at 100% against Odd Machines's 61%. Mine Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Odd Machines's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mine Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mine Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Machines has 89 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Odd Machines's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mine Master's.

Odd Machines ships an update every 2 months, Mine Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Odd Machines | Mine Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-master-minesweeper/id6761271453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 436 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) | [Enkhmanlai Enkhbold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888547352) |

## What reviewers say

### Odd Machines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Makes you think
- 💡 Ingenious puzzles
- ✨ Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Soothing sounds and music
- 🎯 Logical puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Tiny text size
- 🖱️ Frustrating click accuracy
- ❓ Clues sometimes random
- 💰 Overpriced for content
- 🚫 Game doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Mine Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-master-minesweeper/id6761271453)

This logic puzzle game offers 200 handcrafted levels of increasing difficulty, challenging players to strategically uncover tiles and avoid hidden mines. Features a global leaderboard, winning streaks, and a unique 'Reveal the World' mode where you play on country-shaped boards.

**Highlights:** 200 handcrafted levels, Global leaderboard, Winning streaks, Hint system, Offline play, Reveal the World mode, Country facts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Odd Machines free?

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

### Is Mine Master free?

Mine Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Odd Machines or Mine Master?

Mine Master is rated higher. Odd Machines averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Mine Master averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Odd Machines or Mine Master have ads?

Neither Odd Machines nor Mine Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Odd Machines or Mine Master?

Odd Machines ships an update every 2 months, and Mine Master every 5 days. Most recently, Odd Machines was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mine Master on October 24, 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.*