Ten Large vs Machine Yearning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ten Large
Crack safes in this brain-teasing puzzle game to pay off a debt. Enjoy endless gameplay, unlock extravagant purchases, and compete on leaderboards. A classic puzzle experience with a fun soundtrack and art style.
- Endless gameplay
- Unlockable purchases
- Game Centre leaderboards
- Amazing art style
- Classic puzzle gameplay
- Fun soundtrack and sound effects
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You owe Fat Tony ten large and he's about to send his goons to collect. Crack as many safes as you can in this brain teasing puzzler and you just might be able to keep your legs. Ten Large is a clever and whimsical puzzle game. If you are fan of Minesweeper, Sudoku, or Threes, this will be something you enjoy. Or ultimately hate. FEATURES: ◉ Endless gameplay ◉ Buy mansions, yachts, small countries and more ◉ Game Centre leaderboards ◉ Amazing art style ◉ Classic old-school puzzle ◉ Fun upbeat soundtrack and sound FX ◉ Free to play ◉ Challenge friends to see who can get the most cash and fastest to ten large
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.
- 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).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Machine Yearning at 4.8 against Ten Large's 4.4. Machine Yearning also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Ten Large's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ten Large sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Machine Yearning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Machine Yearning holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Ten Large's written reviews are positive against 89% of Machine Yearning's.
| Parameter | Ten Large | Machine Yearning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 4.8 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frosty Pop | Tiny Little Keys Inc. |
Customer experience
Ten Large
Machine Yearning
User reviews
Ten Large
From 19 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧠 Challenging puzzle game
- addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- ✨ Beautiful design/aesthetics
- 👍 Simple to learn
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- irritating speech bubbles
- repetitive gameplay
- frustrating ad behavior
- confusing at first
Machine Yearning
From 53 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Ten Large
Reported bugs
10 issues- Game crashes frequently
- Game restarts when phone locks or switches apps
- Ads restart the game
- Speech bubble covers gameplay
- Cannot fully mute sound effects
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- Game crashes during tutorial
- In-game store exit issue
- Music stops when app opens
- Game ends/resets when switching apps
- App closes unexpectedly
Requested features
10 requests- More levels or modes
- Tutorial for new players
- Ability to pause the game
- Add storyline
- Option to buy things with in-game currency
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- More levels with bombs or challenges
- Counter for moves
- Fix audio interruption issues
- Improve in-game store usability
- Add more variety to levels/designs
Machine Yearning
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
Ten Large
- Remove Ads$0.99
Machine Yearning
- Unlock Hats$1.99









