# Pasta Machine vs Idle Racing Tycoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Racing Tycoon at 67% against Pasta Machine's 16%. Idle Racing Tycoon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Idle Racing Tycoon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Racing Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 16K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 67% of Idle Racing Tycoon's.

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Idle Racing Tycoon every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Idle Racing Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-racing-tycoon/id6462085526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 204 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) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## 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


### Idle Racing Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-racing-tycoon/id6462085526)

Build and manage your own racing empire in this idle casual game. Expand race tracks, upgrade facilities, and train drivers. Earn resources offline and compete globally in multiplayer mode.

**Highlights:** Build and expand race tracks, Upgrade facilities and equipment, Hire drivers and mechanics, Offline income and resource generation, Multiplayer competitive mode, Upgrade cars and tracks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| 988 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2388 Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3688 Diamonds | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable time passer
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎨 Nice art style and visuals
- 🕹️ Good for people with ADHD or autism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear progression and leveling system
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases to remove ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., cars not registering, level progression issues)

**Reported bugs**

- Cars not registering at finish line on certain tracks
- Level progression getting stuck at certain points
- Upgrade button not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add prestige system or more progression options
- Improve level-up and upgrade visibility
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads
- Fix bugs and glitches, especially on later levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Idle Racing Tycoon free?

Idle Racing Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Idle Racing Tycoon?

Idle Racing Tycoon is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Idle Racing Tycoon averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Pasta Machine or Idle Racing Tycoon have ads?

Both Pasta Machine and Idle Racing Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Idle Racing Tycoon?

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Racing Tycoon every 2 months. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on November 5, 2026 and Idle Racing Tycoon on November 5, 2026.

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