# Doodle Tanks Blitz vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Pasta Machine at 4.6 against Doodle Tanks Blitz's 2.8. Pasta Machine also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Tanks Blitz sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 15% and 16% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Tanks Blitz | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-tanks-blitz/id1077387604/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **15.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Tanks Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-tanks-blitz/id1077387604)

Design and build dozens of historically accurate World War II tanks and armored vehicles by combining artillery and other elements. This all-ages puzzle game offers a fun historical twist, allowing you to learn about the legends of tank design and the events that shaped history.

**Highlights:** Design and build WWII tanks, Combine elements to create vehicles, Learn about tank design legends, Historical events and context, Dozens of vehicles to engineer, Over 100 elements to combine

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter kit. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 energy. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bunde of 10000 energy. | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 energy. | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite energy. | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pasta Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR idle and clicker game. Shape dough, slice with precision, and build your pasta production line. Enjoy satisfying animations and realistic sounds for endless fun.

**Highlights:** ASMR idle gameplay, Clicker mechanics, Dough shaping, Precision slicing, Production line growth, Satisfying animations, Realistic sounds

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Bundle Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Pass 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Speed Bundle Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Skip Subscription | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad Bundle Subscription | $54.99 | per 7 days |
| Skip-it 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fusulli Pasta | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Game Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Starter | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spaghetti Pasta | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pasta Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Glitches and bugs
- 🤑 Excessive ads and monetization
- ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrades
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing level 2
- Daily rewards not working as intended
- Progress resets when leveling up

**Requested features**

- More variety in pasta types and visuals
- Improved progression and leveling system
- Ability to play offline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Tanks Blitz free?

Doodle Tanks Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Tanks Blitz or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Doodle Tanks Blitz averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Doodle Tanks Blitz or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Doodle Tanks Blitz and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Tanks Blitz or Pasta Machine?

Doodle Tanks Blitz ships an update fortnightly, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Doodle Tanks Blitz was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 20, 2026.

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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.*