Comparison

Pasta Machine vs Tic Tac Word

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

Tic Tac Word

Features
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Tic Tac Word is a fresh turn-based word game where every move matters. Place letters on the board, build winning 4-letter words, and outplay your opponent in quick strategic matches. Play against random opponents or add friends and challenge them directly. Choose between Classic mode for a full match experience, or One Shot mode where the first player to complete a winning word takes the game instantly. Features: Turn-based online word battles Build and complete 4-letter words Play against random players, friends or bots Two game modes: Classic and One Shot Custom profiles with avatars and nicknames Friend requests and direct matches Clean, colorful, easy-to-use design Whether you enjoy word puzzles, competitive strategy, or quick online matches, Tic Tac Word offers a fun and original twist on word gaming. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pasta Machine4 screens
Tic Tac Word4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic Tac Word at none against Pasta Machine's 10. Tic Tac Word also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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. Tic Tac Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, Tic Tac Word every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pasta Machine versus Tic Tac Word: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasta MachineTic Tac Word
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiRom Elyashiv

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

Tic Tac Word

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Tic Tac Word

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pasta Machine free?
Pasta Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Word free?
Tic Tac Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pasta Machine or Tic Tac Word have ads?
Pasta Machine shows ads; Tic Tac Word does not.
Which is updated more often, Pasta Machine or Tic Tac Word?
Pasta Machine ships an update fortnightly, and Tic Tac Word every 5 days. Most recently, Pasta Machine was updated on November 11, 2026 and Tic Tac Word on October 28, 2026.

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