# Block Tower+ vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Pasta Machine at 4.6 against Block Tower+'s 3.2. Pasta Machine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 18). Block Tower+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and review sentiment (43% vs 16%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Block Tower+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Block Tower+'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Block Tower+ ships an update every 56 months, Pasta Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Tower+ | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-plus/id1150083545/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [达宁 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136589565) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Tower+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-plus/id1150083545)

A casual puzzle game where players tap hexagonal blocks to eliminate them and score points. The goal is to keep the tower stable and collect stars to unlock new characters and levels. Offers both endless and challenge modes.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal block elimination, Collect stars to unlock characters, Endless mode, Challenge mode, Flat design visuals, Checkpoint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Tower+ free?

Block Tower+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Tower+ or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Block Tower+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Block Tower+ or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Block Tower+ and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Tower+ or Pasta Machine?

Block Tower+ ships an update every 56 months, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Block Tower+ was updated on September 7, 2026 and Pasta Machine on September 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.*