# PAC vs DynaMaze 2D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DynaMaze 2D at none against PAC's 10. DynaMaze 2D also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). PAC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (21K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DynaMaze 2D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PAC against 4.8 for DynaMaze 2D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAC has 21K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of PAC's written reviews are positive against 100% of DynaMaze 2D's.

PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, DynaMaze 2D every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAC | DynaMaze 2D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-256-arcade-run/id1002340615/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamaze-2d/id1019951912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580781332) | [Kurt Dekker](https://appshunter.io/developer/680019078) |

## What reviewers say

### PAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-256-arcade-run/id1002340615)

Navigate an endless maze, munching dots and avoiding ghosts. Outsmart a glitching world with over 15 unique power-ups. Experience a classic arcade adventure reimagined for mobile.

**Highlights:** Endless maze gameplay, Over 15 power-ups, Avoid the Glitch, New ghost characters, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Credit Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic 80's Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Grid Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robotz Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| CEDX Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| PAC-MANIA Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Arcade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun, easy way to kill time
- 👍 Amazing gameplay
- 🚀 No pop up ads while having fun
- 👍 Classic gameplay with a twist
- 👍 Great mobile support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🔋 Repetitive after a while
- 💰 Expensive themes and upgrades
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. invisible Twinado power-up)

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets on phone calls or notifications
- Ads don't work properly
- Inability to pause and resume without losing progress
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Glitches with 256-dot chains and power-up timers

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More themes and customization options
- Gradually increasing difficulty
- More power-ups
- More frequent power-up spawns


### DynaMaze 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamaze-2d/id1019951912)

Navigate a dynamic maze to find and destroy enemy bunkers and tanks. Engage in strategic combat within an ever-changing environment.

**Highlights:** Dynamic maze generation, Search and destroy missions, Enemy bunker combat, Tank battles, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAC free?

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

### Is DynaMaze 2D free?

DynaMaze 2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAC or DynaMaze 2D?

DynaMaze 2D is rated higher. PAC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while DynaMaze 2D averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PAC or DynaMaze 2D have ads?

Neither PAC nor DynaMaze 2D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAC or DynaMaze 2D?

PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, and DynaMaze 2D every 9 months. Most recently, PAC was updated on October 21, 2026 and DynaMaze 2D on October 5, 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.*