Comparison

Rocket Sky! vs Pasta Machine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rocket Sky!

Tap and hold to launch your rocket, managing heat to avoid overheating. Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records, and explore diverse planets. Unlock new rockets and enjoy a colorful 2D space adventure.

Highlights
  • Tap and hold to launch
  • Manage rocket heat
  • Rocket upgrades
  • Explore new planets
  • Unlock rockets
  • Colorful 2D design
Features
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Tap and hold the screen to launch your rocket as far as you can, but make sure not to overheat, otherwise it's game over! Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records and explore new planets. Space is waiting for you! Rocket Sky! features: Simple and addictive gameplay Numerous upgrades to keep you exploring Variety of planets and rockets to unlock Colourful 2D design SUBSCRIBE TO ROCKET SKY! Subscribe to Rocket Sky! for all of the following benefits: * Receive x2 Earnings * Get the Monster Truck * No Ads, which removes non-optional adverts from the game SUBSCRIPTIONS INFORMATION: Rocket Sky! VIP Membership access offers two membership options: 1) A weekly subscription costing $5.49 per week after a 3 day FREE trial period. 2) A monthly subscription costing $14.49 per month. After buying this subscription, you will unlock; x2 earnings for your in game currency on all your flights, the monster truck which will give you an extra boost on every flight, and receive no ads, which removes non-optional ads from the game. This is an auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you unsubscribe 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will also be charged for renewal The price notes are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may change and actual charges may be converted to local currency. End of trial and subscription renewal: - The payment is charged to your iTunes account after a confirmation of purchase - The subscription is renewed unless you unsubscribe 24 hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period at the standard cost of the weekly subscription - The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal by accessing the user's account settings after purchase in the store - No cancellation of the current subscription is permitted during the active subscription period - Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the subscription is purchased Cancelling a trial or subscription: - In order to cancel a subscription during the free trial period you need to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. http://privacy.servers.kwalee.com/privacy/RocketSkyEULA.html

About

Pasta Machine

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
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Pasta Machine is the ultimate ASMR idle & clicker experience! Shape the dough, slice with precision, create your pasta, and grow your production line. With satisfying animations, realistic sounds, and easy one-tap controls, this game offers endless relaxing fun. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rocket Sky!4 screens
Pasta Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pasta Machine at fortnightly against Rocket Sky!'s every 3 months. Rocket Sky!'s advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 8.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Rocket Sky! against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Sky! has 108K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Rocket Sky!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rocket Sky! versus Pasta Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket Sky!Pasta Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (108K ratings)4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews — better15.7% of reviews
Number of ratings108K — better8.7K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB325 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKwalee LtdLumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

Rocket Sky!

All ratings108,302 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1,223 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative75.5%

Pasta Machine

All ratings8,699 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative74.3%

User reviews

Rocket Sky!

From 108K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🚀 Satisfying rocket upgrades and progression

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
  • 🐛 Inconsistent gameplay and glitches
  • 💰 Monetization model feels exploitative

Pasta Machine

From 8.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing experience
  • 💡 Unique concept

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Glitches and bugs
  • 🤑 Excessive ads and monetization
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrades
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience

Bugs and requests

Rocket Sky!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing after watching ads
  • Inconsistent rocket performance and height
  • Upgrade options not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • More planets and rocket variety
  • Reduced advertisement frequency
  • Ability to permanently remove ads

Pasta Machine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after completing level 2
  • Daily rewards not working as intended
  • Progress resets when leveling up

Requested features

3 requests
  • More variety in pasta types and visuals
  • Improved progression and leveling system
  • Ability to play offline

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Rocket Sky!

Subscriptions2
  • VIP MEMBERSHIP3 Days trial$5.497 Days
  • MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP$14.491 Month
One-time4
  • Special Event2 variants$0.99
  • Remove Ads3 variants$2.99
  • Explorer's Pack$9.99
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  • Explorer's Pack$24.99
22 purchases

Pasta Machine

Subscriptions7
  • Remove Ad Subscription$2.997 Days
  • VIP Pass 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Starter Bundle Subscription$8.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • VIP Pass 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • Speed Bundle Subscription$19.997 Days
  • Endless Skip Subscription$49.997 Days
  • Remove Ad Bundle Subscription$54.997 Days
One-time15
  • Skip-it 10$1.99
  • Gem 2$2.99
  • Skip-it 25$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Fusulli Pasta$4.99
  • Skip-it Pack$5.99
  • Gem 3$6.99
  • Game Pass$6.99
  • Remove Ad$6.99
  • Special Offer 1$6.99
  • Halloween Pack$7.99
  • Pack Starter$8.99
  • Skip-it 100$9.99
  • Spaghetti Pasta$9.99
  • Gem 4$12.99
  • Pasta Pack$15.99

Questions

Is Rocket Sky! free?
Rocket Sky! 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, Rocket Sky! or Pasta Machine?
Pasta Machine is rated higher. Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.
Do Rocket Sky! or Pasta Machine have ads?
Both Rocket Sky! and Pasta Machine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Sky! or Pasta Machine?
Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Rocket Sky! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pasta Machine on September 24, 2026.

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