# Pasta Machine vs Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle

Pasta Machine and Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 43% of Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle's.

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-builder-pixel-puzzle/id6463711142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 325 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) |

## 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


### Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-builder-pixel-puzzle/id6463711142)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Board, #172 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you build vibrant cities by assembling pixel art fragments. Discover diverse locations and collect objects to bring your urban landscapes to life. This game offers a delightful blend of puzzle-solving and creative construction.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay mechanics, Pixel art assembly, City building, Object finding, Diverse themes, Hints available

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "D-Land" | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Magic Academy" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Food City" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "UFO City" | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip Location "Cosplay World". | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip location "Retrofuturism" | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and animations
- 🧩 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 🎉 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Restrictive energy system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Puzzles with pieces outside the visible area
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 Repetitive puzzle designs

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not aligning properly
- Certain puzzles with missing or misaligned elements
- Progress reset or levels disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- More diverse and challenging puzzle levels
- Option to reset completed puzzles
- Ability to zoom in/out on puzzles
- Improved energy system or removal of energy limits
- Expanded content with new themes and locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle free?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle?

Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.

### Do Pasta Machine or Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle have ads?

Both Pasta Machine and Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle?

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on October 23, 2026 and Picture Builder Pixel Puzzle on October 24, 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.*