# Rocket Sky! vs Pasta Machine

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Sky! | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 8.7K |
| Positive reviews | **17.3% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Sky!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Special Event | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*