# Fast Tap 30 vs Pasta Machine

Fast Tap 30 and Pasta Machine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Fast Tap 30's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's. Fast Tap 30 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). Pasta Machine's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 54). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pasta Machine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Fast Tap 30 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fast Tap 30 against 4.6 for Pasta Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pasta Machine has 8.7K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Fast Tap 30's written reviews are positive against 16% of Pasta Machine's.

Fast Tap 30 ships an update every 9 months, Pasta Machine fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Tap 30 | Pasta Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-tap-30/id598192841/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasta-machine/id1644846445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ferdinand Hof](https://appshunter.io/developer/592572981) | [Lumos Games Teknoloji Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546875451) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Tap 30

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-tap-30/id598192841)

Test your tapping speed in this addictive game. Compete globally with other players and unlock new game modes. Simple to learn but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Two game modes, Global leaderboards, Compete with players worldwide, Supports iOS 7 and later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Tap 30 free?

Fast Tap 30 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pasta Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast Tap 30 or Pasta Machine?

Pasta Machine is rated higher. Fast Tap 30 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Pasta Machine averages 4.6 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Fast Tap 30 or Pasta Machine have ads?

Pasta Machine shows ads; Fast Tap 30 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Tap 30 or Pasta Machine?

Fast Tap 30 ships an update every 9 months, and Pasta Machine fortnightly. Most recently, Fast Tap 30 was updated on September 15, 2026 and Pasta Machine on September 27, 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.*