# Pasta Machine vs Screw Puzzle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pasta Machine at fortnightly against Screw Puzzle's every 5 weeks. Screw Puzzle's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (69K vs 8.7K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Screw Puzzle sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screw Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screw Puzzle has 69K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 21% of Screw Puzzle's.

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Screw Puzzle every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Screw Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) | **[4.8 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **20.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) | [VN World Trade Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760667970) |

## 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


### Screw Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-puzzle/id6468194355)

Engage your mind with a challenging puzzle game involving untangling metal plates and bolts. Progress through hundreds of levels, each with unique challenges and mechanics, to become a master of this intricate logic game.

**Highlights:** Untangle screws and metal plates, Hundreds of unique levels, ASMR sound effects, No time limit, Easy and hard modes, Use a handsaw to create apertures

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noel Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Noel Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip 7 day | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vip 30 day | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying
- 🤖 Interesting puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads, disrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Levels start repeating too early
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔧 Some levels impossible without power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the game
- Progress reset after level completion

**Requested features**

- Undo/restart level option
- More varied and progressively difficult levels
- Option to disable ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Screw Puzzle free?

Screw Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Screw Puzzle?

Screw Puzzle is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Screw Puzzle averages 4.8 from 69K ratings.

### Do Pasta Machine or Screw Puzzle have ads?

Both Pasta Machine and Screw Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Screw Puzzle?

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Screw Puzzle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screw Puzzle on September 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.*