# Bounce and collect vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bounce and collect at 112K against Pasta Machine's 8.8K. Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bounce and collect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.6 for Bounce and collect against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bounce and collect has 112K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Bounce and collect's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Bounce and collect ships an update monthly, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bounce and collect | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-and-collect/id1553875472/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 16.0% 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 | 265 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Bounce and collect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-and-collect/id1553875472)

Drop, bounce, and strategically collect balls to multiply your count and maximize your score. Aim for the highest multipliers and navigate challenging levels to achieve the ultimate high score in this physics-based puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Simple and addictive gameplay, Physics-based ball bouncing, Multiply ball count, Challenging puzzle levels, Satisfying visuals and effects, Endless high score chasing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Simple and satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Leaderboard and progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery due to vibrations
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📢 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes at high ball counts
- Levels can be impossible to complete
- Leaderboard and progress tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Fast forward button to speed up ball collection
- Customization options for balls and cup
- Offline mode without ads


### 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 Bounce and collect free?

Bounce and collect 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, Bounce and collect or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Bounce and collect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Bounce and collect or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Bounce and collect and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bounce and collect or Pasta Machine?

Bounce and collect ships an update monthly, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Bounce and collect was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pasta Machine on November 1, 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.*