# GoRandom vs Pasta Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Pasta Machine at 4.6 against GoRandom's 2.3. Pasta Machine also leads on ratings volume (8.7K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). GoRandom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of GoRandom'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.

GoRandom ships an update every 2 months, Pasta Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoRandom | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorandom-exploration-game/id1611006269/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hendrik Schulke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606515009) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### GoRandom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorandom-exploration-game/id1611006269)

Discover new places around you with this exploration mini-game. Generate random locations, challenge yourself to reach them, and save your journeys. Enjoy a privacy-focused experience with no data leaving your device.

**Highlights:** Generate random locations, Set custom exploration range, Save and revisit past journeys, Rate and add notes to locations, Privacy-focused local operation

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 GoRandom free?

GoRandom 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, GoRandom or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. GoRandom averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do GoRandom or Pasta Machine have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; GoRandom does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoRandom or Pasta Machine?

GoRandom ships an update every 2 months, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, GoRandom was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pasta Machine on September 28, 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.*