# Scribble Chat! vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Pasta Machine at 4.6 against Scribble Chat!'s 1.6. Pasta Machine also leads on ratings volume (8.7K vs 171) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Scribble Chat!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Scribble Chat! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.7K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Scribble Chat!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Scribble Chat! ships an update every 5 weeks, Pasta Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribble Chat! | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-chat/id1154297907/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **15.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BFG Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865983885) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribble Chat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-chat/id1154297907)

This is a free iMessage game designed for playing with friends and family. Players create phrases and pass them along, allowing for continuous chat alongside the game. It emphasizes private gameplay with invited contacts only.

**Highlights:** Free iMessage game, Play with friends and family, Intuitive phrase passing gameplay, Chat without interruption, Invitation-only gameplay

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun concept for drawing games with friends
- 👥 Good for group entertainment and family bonding
- 💡 Creative gameplay idea with potential
- 😄 Entertaining when it works properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drawings frequently don't display or show as blank
- ❌ App doesn't function properly most of the time
- 🗑️ Extremely difficult or impossible to delete/uninstall
- 😕 Confusing user interface and gameplay mechanics
- 🔧 Poor app execution and development quality

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not displaying to other players
- Blank canvas when guessing opponent's drawing
- App cannot be deleted from device
- Game freezes or goes white screen
- Completed chain results won't load

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose and draw your own phrases
- Two-player mode instead of three-player only
- Standalone app instead of iMessage-only
- Better visibility of completed drawing chains
- Improved drawing interface and tools


### 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 Scribble Chat! free?

Scribble Chat! 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, Scribble Chat! or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Scribble Chat! averages 1.6 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Scribble Chat! or Pasta Machine have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; Scribble Chat! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scribble Chat! or Pasta Machine?

Scribble Chat! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Scribble Chat! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 2, 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.*