# PAC vs Squicky

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PAC at 88% against Squicky's 0%. PAC also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Squicky's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PAC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAC has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PAC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Squicky's.

PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, Squicky every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAC | Squicky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-256-arcade-run/id1002340615/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squicky/id1643726270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580781332) | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) |

## What reviewers say

### PAC

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

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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


### Squicky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squicky/id1643726270)

Guide a cute mouse on a quest to rescue friends by finding keys to unlock new levels. Collect coins and defeat enemies to boost your score and progress through challenges.

**Highlights:** Rescue friends, Find keys to progress, Collect coins, Defeat enemies, Increase score

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAC free?

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

### Is Squicky free?

Squicky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAC or Squicky?

PAC is rated higher. PAC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Squicky averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PAC or Squicky have ads?

Squicky shows ads; PAC does not.

### Which is updated more often, PAC or Squicky?

PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Squicky every 20 months. Most recently, PAC was updated on November 11, 2026 and Squicky on October 30, 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.*