# Sushi Bar Idle vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sushi Bar Idle at 67% against Pasta Machine's 16%. Sushi Bar Idle also leads on ratings volume (333K vs 8.8K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sushi Bar Idle sells 13 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.

Sushi Bar Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sushi Bar Idle has 333K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Sushi Bar Idle's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Sushi Bar Idle ships an update every 6 weeks, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sushi Bar Idle | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (333K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-bar-idle/id1438089337/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **333K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 338 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

### Sushi Bar Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushi-bar-idle/id1438089337)

Build and manage your own sushi restaurant empire. Unlock famous chefs, cook various dishes, and use power-ups to multiply earnings and become a trillionaire tycoon. Expand your business to the best cities worldwide.

**Highlights:** Unlock and upgrade chefs, Cook various sushi dishes, Use insane power-ups, Multiply earnings, Build restaurants in global cities, Become a sushi tycoon

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Valentine's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Green Cash Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 530 Green Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2x Income Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate 2x Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Green Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Green Cash Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Green Cash Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🕰️ Offline earnings
- 👍 Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content/levels after completion
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Progress loss/reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or gets stuck
- Ads not working as intended
- Offline earnings not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Customization options for restaurants
- Prestige/reset system to keep the game fresh
- Improved offline earnings


### Pasta Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR idle and clicker game where you shape dough, slice it precisely, and build your pasta production. Enjoy satisfying animations and realistic sounds with simple one-tap controls for endless fun.

**Highlights:** ASMR idle and clicker gameplay, Dough shaping and slicing mechanics, Pasta production line growth, Satisfying animations and realistic sounds, Easy one-tap controls, Relaxing and endless fun

**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 Sushi Bar Idle free?

Sushi Bar Idle 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, Sushi Bar Idle or Pasta Machine?

Sushi Bar Idle is rated higher. Sushi Bar Idle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 333K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Sushi Bar Idle or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Sushi Bar Idle and Pasta Machine show ads.

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

Sushi Bar Idle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Sushi Bar Idle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pasta Machine on November 1, 2026.

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