# 2 THE MOON vs Pasta Machine

2 THE MOON and Pasta Machine both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of 2 THE MOON's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. 2 THE MOON also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ratings volume (70K vs 8.8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 2 THE MOON asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 2 THE MOON against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2 THE MOON has 70K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of 2 THE MOON's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 THE MOON | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-the-moon/id1567263014/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### 2 THE MOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-the-moon/id1567263014)

A hyper-casual simulation game where players tap to navigate a character through multipliers. Experience the thrill of rapid growth and financial success in this engaging and free-to-play experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to zig-zag, Blast through multipliers, Stock simulation, Money printer effect, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Reminds users of the Dogecoin meme
- 👍 No ads initially
- 🚀 Game is easy to understand and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads after Voodoo acquisition
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🔍 Intrusive ad placements that disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Negative money multiplier bug
- Game freezing and crashing issues
- Progression and stats reset for some users

**Requested features**

- Longer game levels
- More customization options (skins, characters, etc.)
- Endless mode or higher difficulty levels
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time purchase


### 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 2 THE MOON free?

2 THE MOON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pasta Machine free?

Pasta Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2 THE MOON or Pasta Machine?

2 THE MOON is rated higher. 2 THE MOON averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do 2 THE MOON or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both 2 THE MOON and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2 THE MOON or Pasta Machine?

2 THE MOON ships an update fortnightly, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, 2 THE MOON was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 23, 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.*