# Balls go High vs Pasta Machine

Balls go High and Pasta Machine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 32% of Balls go High's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Balls go High also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 8.8K). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls go High sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Balls go High against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Balls go High's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Balls go High ships an update every 6 weeks, Pasta Machine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls go High | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-go-high/id1604861021/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **32.5% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 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

### Balls go High

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-go-high/id1604861021)

Guide a ball to jump high over hills and pass through gates to collect as many balls as possible. This addictive game offers satisfying gameplay with multipliers to boost your score. Compete on the leaderboard and enjoy vibrant colors.

**Highlights:** One-finger swipe controls, Collect balls with multipliers, Addictive and satisfying gameplay, Leaderboard for top collectors, Vivid colors and fun graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Smooth ball animations
- 💰 Rewarding coin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🧭 Confusing camera angles
- 🔒 Forced internet connection
- 📺 Excessive ads, even after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Balls falling through map
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect score tracking

**Requested features**

- More varied level obstacles
- Offline play mode
- Customizable ball skins
- Improved leaderboard functionality


### 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 Balls go High free?

Balls go High 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, Balls go High or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Balls go High averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Balls go High or Pasta Machine have ads?

Both Balls go High and Pasta Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Balls go High or Pasta Machine?

Balls go High ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Balls go High was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pasta Machine on October 23, 2026.

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