Comparison

Ten Large 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

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.

Highlights
  • Endless gameplay
  • Unlockable purchases
  • Game Centre leaderboards
  • Amazing art style
  • Classic puzzle gameplay
  • Fun soundtrack and sound effects
Features
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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

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

Ten Large4 screens
Machine Yearning4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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 — 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ten Large versus Machine Yearning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTen LargeMachine Yearning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1953 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB166 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFrosty PopTiny Little Keys Inc.

Customer experience

Ten Large

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative17.7%

Machine Yearning

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

User reviews

Ten Large

From 19 App Store ratings

What 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 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

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

1 purchases

Ten Large

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Machine Yearning

One-time1
  • Unlock Hats$1.99

Questions

Is Ten Large free?
Ten Large 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, Ten Large or Machine Yearning?
Machine Yearning is rated higher. Ten Large averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Machine Yearning averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do Ten Large or Machine Yearning have ads?
Neither Ten Large nor Machine Yearning shows ads.

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