# Block! Hexa Puzzle™ vs Pasta Machine

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ and Pasta Machine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Block! Hexa Puzzle™'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 8.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Block! Hexa Puzzle™ against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Block! Hexa Puzzle™'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ ships an update every 8 days, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block! Hexa Puzzle™ | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Block! Hexa Puzzle™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-hexa-puzzle/id1095572547)

This addictive puzzle game challenges your spatial intelligence with unique hexagonal pieces. Drag and fit blocks to fill the frame, with over 300 levels offering increasing difficulty. Enjoy a relaxing, no-time-limit experience with stunning graphics and soothing sounds.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal block puzzle gameplay, Over 300 unique levels, No time limits, Offline play supported, Stunning graphics and soothing sounds, Easy to learn, fun to master

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 590 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 480 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 620 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,280Coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,320 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright and realistic
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 👍 Helps with autism
- 👍 Long-lasting and nostalgic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after every level/puzzle
- 🐛 Inconsistent/rigged gift box rewards
- 🔋 Too many ads drain battery
- 🐛 Screen goes black after ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Gift box rewards are always 5 coins
- Ads cause screen to go black
- App crashes and freezes frequently

**Requested features**

- Earn coins/hints after each level
- More variety in gift box rewards
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Ability to save progress across devices


### 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 Block! Hexa Puzzle™ free?

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ 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, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Block! Hexa Puzzle™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Block! Hexa Puzzle™ or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Block! Hexa Puzzle™ and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ or Pasta Machine?

Block! Hexa Puzzle™ ships an update every 8 days, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Block! Hexa Puzzle™ was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 28, 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.*