# Pasta Machine vs Tap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap at 100% against Pasta Machine's 16%. Tap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 325 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [Enrico Castelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491683849) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-battle/id1671246953)

Engage in a fast-paced tapping competition, either against AI or other players. Test your reflexes and strategic tapping to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Single-player mode, Multiplayer mode, Fast-paced gameplay, Strategic tapping, Outplay opponents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Tap free?

Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pasta Machine or Tap have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; Tap does not.

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