Comparison

Pasta Machine vs Sand Bricks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pasta Machine

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
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Pasta Machine is the ultimate ASMR idle & clicker experience! Shape the dough, slice with precision, create your pasta, and grow your production line. With satisfying animations, realistic sounds, and easy one-tap controls, this game offers endless relaxing fun. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sand Bricks

Engage in a unique puzzle game where falling blocks transform into soothing sand. Experience satisfying visuals and gameplay with two distinct modes for endless fun or challenging progression.

Highlights
  • Falling blocks transform into sand
  • Mesmerizing sand dissolving effect
  • Level Mode with challenges
  • Endless Mode for continuous play
  • Relaxing and mentally stimulating gameplay
Features
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Welcome to Sand Bricks - The Mesmerizing Puzzle Experience! Get ready to dive into a uniquely satisfying world of sand-filled fun! If you love Sandtris, this one's for you! -Innovative Gameplay: Arrange the falling blocks with a twist! Watch them magically transform into soothing sand as they touch the ground. -Ultimate Satisfaction: Experience the mesmerizing feeling of the sand slowly dissolving away - it's oddly satisfying and utterly addictive! -Two Exciting Modes: Play through challenging levels in "Level Mode," or enjoy endless sand-dropping in the thrilling "Endless Mode." -Relaxing yet Challenging: Dive into a delightful puzzle experience that is both calming and mentally stimulating. Ready to let the sand flow? Download Sand Bricks now and satisfy your craving for relaxing puzzles!

Screenshots

Pasta Machine4 screens
Sand Bricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sand Bricks at 13.0 against Pasta Machine's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Sand Bricks sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pasta Machine against 4.5 for Sand Bricks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.7K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 12% of Sand Bricks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pasta Machine versus Sand Bricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasta MachineSand Bricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better4.5 (5.6K ratings)
Positive reviews15.7% of reviews — better11.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8.7K — better5.6K
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB189 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Pasta Machine

All ratings8,699 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative74.3%

Sand Bricks

All ratings5,636 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative79.6%

User reviews

Pasta Machine

From 8.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing experience
  • 💡 Unique concept

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Glitches and bugs
  • 🤑 Excessive ads and monetization
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and upgrades
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience

Sand Bricks

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun gameplay
  • 🕹️ Satisfying mechanics
  • 🎨 Unique visual style

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🤑 Expensive ad-free option
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🔇 No sound/audio issues

Bugs and requests

Pasta Machine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after completing level 2
  • Daily rewards not working as intended
  • Progress resets when leveling up

Requested features

3 requests
  • More variety in pasta types and visuals
  • Improved progression and leveling system
  • Ability to play offline

Sand Bricks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blocks not responding correctly
  • Levels resetting unexpectedly
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More level variety
  • Customization options
  • Improved ad placement

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Pasta Machine

Subscriptions7
  • Remove Ad Subscription$2.997 Days
  • VIP Pass 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Starter Bundle Subscription$8.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • VIP Pass 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • Speed Bundle Subscription$19.997 Days
  • Endless Skip Subscription$49.997 Days
  • Remove Ad Bundle Subscription$54.997 Days
One-time15
  • Skip-it 10$1.99
  • Gem 2$2.99
  • Skip-it 25$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Fusulli Pasta$4.99
  • Skip-it Pack$5.99
  • Gem 3$6.99
  • Game Pass$6.99
  • Remove Ad$6.99
  • Special Offer 1$6.99
  • Halloween Pack$7.99
  • Pack Starter$8.99
  • Skip-it 100$9.99
  • Spaghetti Pasta$9.99
  • Gem 4$12.99
  • Pasta Pack$15.99
14 purchases

Sand Bricks

One-time14
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Small Ticket Pack$2.99
  • Coin Pack 2$3.99
Show 11 more
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • No Ads$6.99
  • Medium Ticket Pack$6.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$7.99
  • Special Offer$8.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Sandmazing Pack$19.99
  • Large Coin Pack$29.99
  • Sandtastic Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Pasta Machine free?
Pasta Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand Bricks free?
Sand Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Sand Bricks?
Pasta Machine is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Sand Bricks averages 4.5 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Pasta Machine or Sand Bricks have ads?
Both Pasta Machine and Sand Bricks show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Sand Bricks?
Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Sand Bricks fortnightly. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sand Bricks on October 15, 2026.

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