# State Connect vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is ratings volume: State Connect at 140K against Pasta Machine's 8.7K. State Connect also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 16%) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. State Connect sells 8 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.

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: State Connect has 140K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of State Connect's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

State Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, Pasta Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | State Connect | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-connect-traffic-control/id1590353335/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 8.7K |
| Positive reviews | **28.3% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 386 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### State Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/state-connect-traffic-control/id1590353335)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Strategy, #160 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Design and build intricate road networks connecting cities to manage traffic flow. Earn points by facilitating transportation, upgrade your cities, and aim for global domination in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Build motorways between cities, Manage traffic flow, Upgrade cities to create more cars, Dozens of levels, Simple finger-slide controls, Satisfying visuals of many cars

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| State game without Ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Big Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-It Big Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visual design
- ⏱️ Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and frequent ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completing the map
- 🔌 Requires internet connection, no offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress reset after completing the map
- Inability to unlock new areas due to key system issues
- Glitches and freezes when playing for extended periods

**Requested features**

- Expand to more continents and countries
- Offline earnings and background play
- More varied city/road types and customization options
- Smoother progression and less repetitive late-game


### 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 State Connect free?

State Connect 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, State Connect or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. State Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do State Connect or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both State Connect and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, State Connect or Pasta Machine?

State Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, State Connect was updated on September 25, 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.*