# Idle Hole vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Pasta Machine at 4.6 against Idle Hole's 4.4. Pasta Machine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Idle Hole's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Hole sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Idle Hole'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.

Idle Hole ships an update monthly, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Hole | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hole/id1409148163/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **19.5% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 437 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hydronio (OPC) Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088950167) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-hole/id1409148163)

This idle game offers a relaxing and addictive experience with simple swipe controls and impressive graphics. Players start small, consuming and expanding in a curved universe to grow their empire and accumulate vast in-game wealth.

**Highlights:** Relaxing idle gameplay, Addictive mechanics, Easy swipe controls, Stunning graphics, Endless curved universe, Eat and expand mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Idle Hole Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Nitro! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Gems! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems! | $39.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems! | $79.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Gems! | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Good time-killer game
- 🕹️ Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Repetitive scenery and gameplay
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
- 🤯 Confusing mechanics and bugs with level-up/claim options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to claim offline earnings properly
- Landscape mode issues and settings not working
- Inconsistent behavior with level-up and claim options

**Requested features**

- New biomes and environments
- More prestige levels and progression
- Improved offline earnings and rewards
- Better optimization for performance and battery life


### 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 Idle Hole free?

Idle Hole 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, Idle Hole or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Idle Hole averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Idle Hole or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Idle Hole and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Hole or Pasta Machine?

Idle Hole ships an update monthly, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Hole was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 25, 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.*