# Pasta Machine vs Decision Pigeons

Pasta Machine and Decision Pigeons both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Decision Pigeons's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Decision Pigeons also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Pasta Machine's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 18). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Decision Pigeons sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pasta Machine against 4.6 for Decision Pigeons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 78% of Decision Pigeons's.

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Decision Pigeons every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Decision Pigeons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decision-pigeons/id1666055031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 338 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [Unsubscribe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666055033) |

## What reviewers say

### Pasta Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR idle and clicker game where you shape dough, slice it precisely, and build your pasta production. Enjoy satisfying animations and realistic sounds with simple one-tap controls for endless fun.

**Highlights:** ASMR idle and clicker gameplay, Dough shaping and slicing mechanics, Pasta production line growth, Satisfying animations and realistic sounds, Easy one-tap controls, Relaxing and endless fun

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| Speed Bundle Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Skip Subscription | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Skip-it 25 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack Starter | $8.99 | 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


### Decision Pigeons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decision-pigeons/id1666055031)

This app helps you avoid making difficult decisions by letting virtual pigeons make the choice for you. Simply summon the pigeons to decide on anything from meal choices to life-altering dilemmas. It's a fun way to deflect responsibility and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Decision deflection, Virtual pigeon chooser, Resolves dilemmas, Reduces stress, Fun and casual gameplay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Never Ending | $1.99 | per month |
| In-app purchase Bag of seed | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Decision Pigeons free?

Decision Pigeons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Decision Pigeons?

Decision Pigeons is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Decision Pigeons averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Pasta Machine or Decision Pigeons have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; Decision Pigeons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Decision Pigeons?

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Decision Pigeons every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on November 13, 2026 and Decision Pigeons on November 3, 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.*