# Idle Egg Factory 3D vs Pasta Machine

Idle Egg Factory 3D and Pasta Machine both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Idle Egg Factory 3D's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Idle Egg Factory 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Egg Factory 3D sells 12 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.

Idle Egg Factory 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Egg Factory 3D has 72K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Idle Egg Factory 3D's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Idle Egg Factory 3D ships an update every 2 months, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Egg Factory 3D | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-egg-factory-3d/id1596871014/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 201 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Egg Factory 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-egg-factory-3d/id1596871014)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Manage a growing egg factory, starting small and expanding production. Earn money by selling eggs to upgrade your factory, increase laying speed, and boost prices. Open new production lines to maximize your egg output.

**Highlights:** Egg production and sales, Factory upgrades, Increased laying speed, Price optimization, New production lines, Box stuffing

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazing Animals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP CEO | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - 7 days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package (Small) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Package (Big) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and engaging chicken designs
- 💡 Interesting progression system with different farms
- 🕰️ Relaxing idle/incremental gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads, interrupting gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige/reset button not working correctly
- Inability to exit certain screens
- Ads not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add more animal types like pigs, horses, etc.
- Ability to revisit previous farms
- More offline progression options
- Improved ad implementation, less intrusive


### 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 Idle Egg Factory 3D free?

Idle Egg Factory 3D 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, Idle Egg Factory 3D or Pasta Machine?

Idle Egg Factory 3D is rated higher. Idle Egg Factory 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Idle Egg Factory 3D or Pasta Machine have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; Idle Egg Factory 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Egg Factory 3D or Pasta Machine?

Idle Egg Factory 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Egg Factory 3D was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 27, 2026.

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