# Odd Machines vs Fairway Rogue

The clearest difference is rating: Fairway Rogue at 5.0 against Odd Machines's 4.3. Fairway Rogue also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Odd Machines's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Fairway Rogue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fairway Rogue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Machines has 89 ratings behind it against 7, 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 Fairway Rogue's.

Odd Machines ships an update every 2 months, Fairway Rogue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Odd Machines | Fairway Rogue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-machines-mechanical-boxes/id6737251986/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairway-rogue/id6783598189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 436 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XSGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725979641) | [Joshua Cartmell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783598191) |

## 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


### Fairway Rogue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairway-rogue/id6783598189)

This is a unique bounce-golf roguelite where your score is based on distance and bounces, not strokes. Collect cards and clubs to strategize your shots through procedurally generated courses. Unlock new content and characters as you progress.

**Highlights:** Bounce-golf gameplay, Deckbuilding mechanics, Procedurally generated courses, Unlockable content, Multiple characters, Score based on distance and bounces

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fairway Rogue Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| The Breakaway | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Coil | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Odd Machines free?

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

### Is Fairway Rogue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Odd Machines or Fairway Rogue?

Fairway Rogue is rated higher. Odd Machines averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Fairway Rogue averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Odd Machines or Fairway Rogue have ads?

Neither Odd Machines nor Fairway Rogue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Odd Machines or Fairway Rogue?

Odd Machines ships an update every 2 months, and Fairway Rogue fortnightly. Most recently, Odd Machines was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fairway Rogue 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.*