Odd Machines vs Ballfence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Solve unique puzzle boxes
- Explore an ancient temple
- Collect fragments of a lost stone
- Immersive audio experience
- Multi-language support
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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
Ballfence
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Claim the board before the balls claim your lives. Ballfence is a fast, neon arcade game where every tap is a risk. Drop a fence, split the playfield, and capture empty territory while bouncing balls fight to break your line. How to play: - Tap to start a fence at your chosen spot. - Switch between horizontal and vertical direction. - Each fence grows in two directions until it hits a wall. - If a ball touches a growing fence, it shatters and you lose a life. - Seal off ball-free regions and capture them instantly. - Capture 75% of the board to clear the level. Why players stick with Ballfence: - Classic territory-capture gameplay with modern neon style. - Easy controls: one tap and direction toggle. - Rising challenge every level with more balls and higher speed. - Score chasing with local high score tracking. - Clean, focused sessions for quick play or long runs. If you enjoy arcade reflex games, precision timing, and "one more run" tension, Ballfence is built for you. Fence smart. Stay calm. Capture everything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballfence at none against Odd Machines's 3. Ballfence also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Odd Machines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ballfence asks for nothing beyond the download.
Odd Machines ships an update every 2 months, Ballfence daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Odd Machines | Ballfence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 436 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XSGames | Helie Sanghavi |
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
Ballfence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Odd Machines
- Full Game$3.99
- Unlock Full Game + Coffee$4.99
- Unlock Full Game + Love$7.99
Ballfence
No in-app purchases









