# The Next Arrow vs Machine Yearning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Machine Yearning at 89% against The Next Arrow's 40%. Machine Yearning also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). The Next Arrow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Machine Yearning is free to download; The Next Arrow costs $0.99 up front. Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Next Arrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Machine Yearning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machine Yearning has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of The Next Arrow's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Next Arrow | Machine Yearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-arrow/id951476189/reviews) | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 98 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Choteau](https://appshunter.io/developer/795845791) | [Tiny Little Keys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726825490) |

## What reviewers say

### The Next Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-next-arrow/id951476189)

Engage your mind with a variety of challenging puzzles or test your endurance in an endless mode. Develop strategic thinking to achieve the highest score and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 36 insane challenges, Endless mode for high scores, Strategic planning gameplay, Brain-training puzzles, Leaderboard ranking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Machine Yearning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-yearning/id6476464472)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Hats | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't turn off haptics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Next Arrow free?

The Next Arrow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Machine Yearning free?

Machine Yearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Next Arrow or Machine Yearning?

Machine Yearning is rated higher. The Next Arrow averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.

### Do The Next Arrow or Machine Yearning have ads?

Neither The Next Arrow nor Machine Yearning shows ads.

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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.*