Comparison

MUJO vs Machine Yearning

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

Head to head
About

MUJO

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you collect and stack sword tiles to gain offensive power. Defeat monsters from Greek myths by strategically arranging and tapping these tiles. Collect powerful gods from Greek mythology to aid you in battle.

Highlights
  • Tile stacking puzzle mechanics
  • Monster battling
  • Collect Greek gods
  • God abilities
  • GameCenter leaderboards
  • Minimalist graphics
Features
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MUJO is a unique puzzle game with features that cannot be found in any other game. Let’s start collecting tiles and erase them all to attack monsters! This game has no end! Enjoy whenever you want as much as you would like. =How to play= Stack three or more connected sword tiles by holding them down. The more tiles you stack, the more offensive power you obtain! Then, tap three or more swords after arranging them together. You can inflict damage to monsters and defeat them. Destroy monsters from the Greek myths appearing one after another. = Add gods into your troop= A variety of gods from the Greek myths may appear out of treasure chests that come out once in a while! They can be your allies. Win through the battles against monsters while utilizing the various abilities of the gods. =Features= Easy but profound game development. A puzzle system that you have never experienced. Many cool gods and monsters designed by HEY. Beautiful but minimal graphic designs and animation. Possible to compete with world-wide players and friends at GameCenter. For news and updates, please follow us with Twitter ID: @PlayMUJO

About

Machine Yearning

Create your own language and test your memory in this unique word game. Solve puzzles by inventing definitions and recalling them to prove your authenticity. Features retro pixel art, multiple game modes, and unlockable content.

Highlights
  • Create custom languages
  • Memory recall challenges
  • Campaign, Timed, and Endless modes
  • Retro pixel art style
  • Unlockable hats and themes
  • Cognitive skill enhancement
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Machine Yearning is a word and memory game where you create your own language and test your ability to remember it. Premise: You're a human masquerading as a robot to land a job meant only for mechanical minds. Your challenge? Solve captchas like never before—by inventing definitions on the fly! But remember: consistency is key, as you'll need to recall your invented words to prove your robotic authenticity. Accolades: Proud winner of the Ludum Dare game jam's "#1 Most Fun" and "#1 Most Innovative"! Game Modes: Dive into three thrilling modes: * Campaign: Follow the story, from simple beginnings to complex linguistic challenges. * Timed: Race against the clock for high scores. * Endless: Keep playing and see how far your memory can take you! Features: * Cute, Retro-Style Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in charming visuals that transport you to a playful digital world. * Unlockables Galore: Earn stylish hats, helpful power-ups, and delightful themes as you advance. * Mind-Sharpening Fun: This game not only tests your memory but also enhances your cognitive skills. * Free to Play: Jump right in—no ads, no junkware, and no annoying push notifications. * Support the Developer: Love the game? Consider unlocking extra hats to both style your gameplay and support the developer (me, Daniel)! * Challenge Yourself: Starting easy, the game intensifies as you progress, perfect for fans of language, word, memory, and puzzle games. Step into the world of "Machine Yearning," where your mind's agility and creativity meet endless fun and challenges. Ready to prove you're the smartest "robot" around? Download now and let the games begin! Special thanks to Wildan Rahmat R for logo, powerup, and hat designs. Fonts used: early gameboy, pixel operator, retro computer, dogica, pressstart2p, and aseprite (https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/blob/fea3f5fceeab027ee3f5402272b94569c7a0daa9/data/fonts/LICENSE.txt).

Screenshots

MUJO4 screens
Machine Yearning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Machine Yearning at 4.8 against MUJO's 4.4. MUJO's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. MUJO sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Machine Yearning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MUJO's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MUJO versus Machine Yearning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMUJOMachine Yearning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (140 ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better53
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOink Games Inc.Tiny Little Keys Inc.

Customer experience

MUJO

All ratings140 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.9%

Machine Yearning

All ratings53 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

User reviews

MUJO

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🕹️ Unique and engaging gameplay
  • ⏱️ Addictive time-killer
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and stress-free
  • 🎶 Enjoyable music

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Limited lightning bolt resources
  • 🤯 Levels become frustratingly difficult
  • 🤖 Repetitive and lacking progression
  • 🔇 No option to turn off music
  • 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues

Machine Yearning

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Enjoyable and quick game
  • 👍 Easy to understand
  • 👍 Super cool art style and gameplay
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 👍 Challenging and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can't turn off haptics

Bugs and requests

MUJO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to connect to Game Center
  • Progress lost when using lightning bolt offers
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness on higher levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo button
  • More varied level design
  • Ability to store/swap gods
  • Faster lightning bolt recharge
  • Improved tutorial and instructions

Machine Yearning

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

MUJO

One-time12
  • +5$0.99
  • +11$0.99
  • 3 Lightning$0.99
Show 9 more
  • +20$2.99
  • 12 Lightning$2.99
  • 25 Lightning$4.99
  • +45$4.99
  • 100 Lightning$9.99
  • +120$9.99
  • +240$19.99
  • +480$36.99
  • +720$47.99
1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99

Questions

Is MUJO free?
MUJO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Machine Yearning free?
Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MUJO or Machine Yearning?
Machine Yearning is rated higher. MUJO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do MUJO or Machine Yearning have ads?
Neither MUJO nor Machine Yearning shows ads.

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