# Pasta Machine vs Blocky Quest

Pasta Machine and Blocky Quest both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Blocky Quest's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Blocky Quest also leads on chart position (#89 vs unranked) and ratings volume (42K 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. Pasta Machine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Blocky Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Blocky Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 42K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 58% of Blocky Quest's.

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Blocky Quest every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Blocky Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** | [4.6 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-quest-classic-blocks/id6449266176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 338 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Blocky Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-quest-classic-blocks/id6449266176)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

This game offers a fresh take on classic block puzzles. Unlike traditional games, blocks don't fall, allowing strategic placement. It features unique mechanics, boosters, and quests for an engaging and relaxing puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** No falling blocks, Strategic block placement, No block rotation, Boosters for assistance, Classic and quest modes, Level-based goals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Common Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Magic Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coin Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| Rare Bundle | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Interesting and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Variety of power-ups and special features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🚫 Game not matching advertised features

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks not falling as expected
- Power-ups not functioning properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rotate blocks
- Introduce timed or speed-based modes
- Expand board size and block variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Blocky Quest free?

Blocky Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Blocky Quest?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Blocky Quest averages 4.6 from 42K ratings.

### Do Pasta Machine or Blocky Quest have ads?

Both Pasta Machine and Blocky Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Blocky Quest?

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Blocky Quest every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on November 8, 2026 and Blocky Quest on November 8, 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.*