# Bee Factory! vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bee Factory! at 70% against Pasta Machine's 16%. Bee Factory! also leads on ratings volume (246K vs 8.7K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bee Factory! sells 10 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.

Bee Factory! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bee Factory! has 246K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Bee Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Bee Factory! ships an update every 2 months, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bee Factory! | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (246K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-factory/id1411267916/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246K** | 8.7K |
| Positive reviews | **70.4% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Bee Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bee-factory/id1411267916)

Manage your own idle bee factory, collect and upgrade over 100 unique bees, and sell honey to become a tycoon. Earn money even while offline by tapping to boost productivity and upgrading machines.

**Highlights:** Unlock over 100 bees, Sell large quantities of honey, Upgrade bees and machines, Earn offline revenue, Tap to increase productivity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIB Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership Extra | $39.99 | per year |
| 200 special cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $4.99 | one-time |
| 530 special cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 special cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 special cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 special cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| 13000 special cash | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Quick progression
- 👍 Variety of unique bees
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔥 Aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔥 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Ads don't work properly
- Progress resets unexpectedly
- Inability to reset bee hives

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and music
- Improve progression and difficulty
- Reduce ad frequency
- Implement a prestige system
- Add more bee types and upgrades


### 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 Bee Factory! free?

Bee Factory! 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, Bee Factory! or Pasta Machine?

Bee Factory! is rated higher. Bee Factory! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 246K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Bee Factory! or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Bee Factory! and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bee Factory! or Pasta Machine?

Bee Factory! ships an update every 2 months, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Bee Factory! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 18, 2026.

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