Comparison

Pasta Machine vs Cup Heroes

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 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
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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

Cup Heroes

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where cups become legendary warriors. Master strategy, action, and puzzles to rescue your Queen. Collect and upgrade unique heroes, explore magical worlds, and battle evil minions in this fantasy quest.

Highlights
  • Strategic RPG battles
  • Unique hero characters with special abilities
  • Explore magical worlds and dungeons
  • Challenging puzzles and quests
  • Stunning graphics and animations
  • Daily rewards and time-limited events
Features
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Cup Heroes: The Ultimate RPG Adventure Awaits! Embark on an epic RPG journey in Cup Heroes, where ordinary cups transform into legendary warriors on a quest to rescue their Queen! Master strategy, action, and puzzles in this thrilling fantasy adventure. How to Play: Lead Your Heroes: Swipe, tap, and drag to command your team through challenging levels and obstacles. Save the Queen: Battle evil bosses and minions in an immersive RPG story. Unlock & Upgrade: Collect coins, gems, and power-ups to unlock unique characters with special abilities. Level up your heroes to conquer greater challenges! Key Features: - Epic RPG Battles – Engage in strategic combat against powerful enemies. - Heroic Characters – Play as the brave Knight Cup, stealthy Ninja Cup, and more. Each hero has exclusive abilities to master! - Adventure Through Magical Worlds – Explore mystical forests, fiery volcanoes, and hidden dungeons filled with secrets and treasures. - Challenging Puzzles & Quests – Solve brain-teasing puzzles and outsmart enemies to progress. - Stunning Graphics & Animations – Enjoy vibrant, high-quality visuals that bring the fantasy world to life. - Daily Rewards & Events – Earn exclusive rewards, rare heroes, and legendary loot in time-limited events! Why You’ll Love Cup Heroes: - Addictive RPG Gameplay – Easy to pick up, but packed with depth and strategy. - Engaging Fantasy Storyline – Experience a heartwarming tale of heroism, teamwork, and adventure. Download Cup Heroes now and begin your legendary quest! Your heroes await—lead them to victory!

Screenshots

Pasta Machine4 screens
Cup Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cup Heroes at 90K against Pasta Machine's 8.8K. Cup Heroes also leads on chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cup Heroes sells 10 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 Cup Heroes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cup Heroes has 90K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cup Heroes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Cup Heroes every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Pasta Machine versus Cup Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasta MachineCup Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.8K ratings) — better4.5 (90K ratings)
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews20.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.8K90K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#50 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB374 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiVoodoo

Customer experience

Pasta Machine

All ratings8,797 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative74.0%

Cup Heroes

All ratings89,646 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews3,153 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative67.4%

User reviews

Pasta Machine

From 8.8K 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

Cup Heroes

From 90K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Challenging without being impossible
  • 👍 Good progression
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay loop
  • 👍 Satisfying ball drop mechanic

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Excessive ads, even after paying to remove them
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Progression issues and lost progress
  • 🔍 Forced ads during gameplay

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

Cup Heroes

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Gear merging issues
  • Skill effects not working as described
  • Progression resets and lost progress
  • Crashes on certain levels or screens
  • Inability to select certain heroes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to merge/dismantle excess gear
  • More challenging endgame content
  • Customization options for heroes
  • Offline progress saving
  • Improved ad system with optional ads only

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pasta Machine

Subscriptions5
  • Remove Ad Subscription$2.997 Days
  • VIP Pass 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Starter Bundle Subscription$8.997 Days
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  • Speed Bundle Subscription$19.997 Days
  • Endless Skip Subscription$49.997 Days
One-time5
  • Skip-it 25$2.99
  • Gem 3$6.99
  • Remove Ad$6.99
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  • Special Offer 1$6.99
  • Pack Starter$8.99
10 purchases

Cup Heroes

One-time10
  • Some Diamonds$0.99
  • Bounty Road Rewards$0.99
  • No Ads$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Pile of Diamonds$4.99
  • Season Pass$6.99
  • Auto Blessings$7.99
  • Starter Pack$7.99
  • Speed Boost$9.99
  • Season Pass Plus$9.99
  • Cup Pass$14.99

Questions

Is Pasta Machine free?
Pasta Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cup Heroes free?
Cup Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Cup Heroes?
Pasta Machine is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Cup Heroes averages 4.5 from 90K ratings.
Do Pasta Machine or Cup Heroes have ads?
Both Pasta Machine and Cup Heroes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Cup Heroes?
Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Cup Heroes every 10 days. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cup Heroes on November 8, 2026.

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