# Pasta Machine vs Backyard Master

Pasta Machine and Backyard Master both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Backyard Master's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Backyard Master also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 8.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Backyard Master sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Backyard Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Master has 61K ratings behind it against 8.7K, 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 52% of Backyard Master's.

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Backyard Master every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Backyard Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews) | [4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-master/id6471408981/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K | **61K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **51.6% 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 |
| Size | 325 MB | 320 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) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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


### Backyard Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-master/id6471408981)

Design and beautify your dream backyard with a variety of tools and decorative options. Create lush lawns, unique gardens, and enchanting outdoor spaces with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Backyard beautification, Lawn and garden design, Creative decoration, Intuitive controls, Diverse landscaping tasks

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trendy Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Handful | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crafted Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupon Heap | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Stack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupon Bag | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Xmas NoAds Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Heap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupon Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Backyard Madness | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cash Booster Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupon Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Chest | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Repetitive and tedious tasks
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and not allowing progress
- Inability to collect all rewards after completing challenges
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More houses and levels to renovate
- Ability to upgrade tools and equipment
- More variety in tasks and activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Backyard Master free?

Backyard Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pasta Machine or Backyard Master?

Pasta Machine and Backyard Master are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.7K and 61K ratings respectively.

### Do Pasta Machine or Backyard Master have ads?

Both Pasta Machine and Backyard Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Backyard Master?

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Backyard Master every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on September 28, 2026 and Backyard Master on September 29, 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.*