# Pasta Machine vs Screw Pin Jam Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Pasta Machine at 4.6 against Screw Pin Jam Puzzle's 1.6. Pasta Machine also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 449). Screw Pin Jam Puzzle's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked) and review sentiment (27% vs 16%). On price, update cadence, 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 Screw Pin Jam Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pasta Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.8K ratings behind it against 449, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Pasta Machine's written reviews are positive against 27% of Screw Pin Jam Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pasta Machine | Screw Pin Jam Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** | [1.6 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-pin-jam-puzzle/id6502597181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 449 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **27.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 338 MB | 310 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) | [Playbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660168593) |

## 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


### Screw Pin Jam Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screw-pin-jam-puzzle/id6502597181)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Family, #126 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

A creative and strategic puzzle game that challenges your spatial imagination. Navigate intricate boards of screws and pins, requiring careful moves and logical reasoning to unlock levels and earn rewards. Offers diverse designs and enhanced replay value for rich entertainment.

**Highlights:** Diverse level designs, Intuitive interface, Logic and creativity combination, Enhanced replay value, Scoring and reward system, Spatial imagination training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| small super ticket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $7.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Boost Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Super Ticket | $7.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Double | $12.99 | one-time |
| BIG Super Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤔 Challenging gameplay
- 🧠 Engaging brain teasers
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🕰️ Ads longer than gameplay
- 🐛 Ads not registering rewards
- 🤯 Levels unwinnable without ads/purchases

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working
- Settings not saving properly
- Gameplay freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- Color blind mode
- Option to permanently unlock extra boxes
- Reliable 'no ads' purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Is Screw Pin Jam Puzzle free?

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

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

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Pasta Machine averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Screw Pin Jam Puzzle averages 1.6 from 449 ratings.

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

Both Pasta Machine and Screw Pin Jam Puzzle show ads.

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

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Screw Pin Jam Puzzle fortnightly. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on November 12, 2026 and Screw Pin Jam Puzzle on November 12, 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.*