Comparison

PAC vs Sonic Prime Dash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PAC

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
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** Apple Best Games of 2015 ** ** Facebook The 10 Most Talked About Games of 2015 ** ** The Game Awards 2015 Nominated Best Mobile/Handheld Game ** From the creators of Crossy Road… Cherries are red Ghosts are blue Munch a power pellet Get Lasers too! PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you… ------------------------------- FEATURES: ● PAC-MAN perfectly reinvented for your mobile phone or tablet ● Outsmart ghosts with over 15 ridiculous power ups: Laser, Tornado, Giant and much more ● Stay ahead of the super-villain lurking in PAC-MAN since the beginning: The Glitch ● Take on a new gang of revived retro-ghosts including Sue, Funky, and Spunky ● Waka waka on PAC-DOTS and string a 256 combo for a super special surprise ● Controller support Like us: facebook.com/CrossyRoad facebook.com/Pacman facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU facebook.com/BandaiNamcoVancouver Follow us: @CrossyRoad @BandaiNamcoEU @BandaiNamcoCA @3sprockets Have any problems or suggestions? You can reach us at support-pacman256@bandainamcoent.eu. *iPhone 4 devices are not supported

About

Sonic Prime Dash

Race through vibrant 3D courses as the world's fastest hedgehog, dodging obstacles and battling iconic villains. Unlock new characters and their unique abilities to climb the leaderboards in this action-packed endless runner. Requires a Netflix membership to play.

Highlights
  • High-speed 3D racing
  • Jump over obstacles
  • Battle iconic villains
  • Unlockable characters with unique abilities
  • Stunning graphics and diverse zones
  • Leaderboard competition
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Zip through 3D race courses, jump over obstacles and battle iconic villains in this high-octane running game featuring the world's fastest blue hedgehog. Can you dash your way to the top of the leaderboards in this action-packed endless runner by SEGA? It's time to find out! SONIC DASH ENDLESS RUNNING GAMES • Run fast with Sonic the Hedgehog in this exciting endless running game from SEGA! Use Sonic’s super speed & running powers to race and run faster! • Unleash Sonic's incredible speed and racing capabilities as you race and run through epic courses in this fun endless runner game. AMAZING RUNNING & RACING ABILITIES • Utilize Sonic's super-fast running powers as you race on epic race courses to dodge hazards, jump over barriers and speed around loop-de-loops. STUNNING ENDLESS RUNNER GAME GRAPHICS • From Green Hills to Mushroom Hill, each zone is beautifully designed with plenty of secrets and surprises to discover. Sonic's beautifully detailed classic world looks epic on your phone and tablet! RACE AS SONIC AND HIS FRIENDS • Choose from a lineup of beloved Sonic characters, each with their own unique abilities, and unlock new characters as you progress. If you're a fan of Classic Sonic and Classic SEGA games, you'll love Sonic Prime Dash! EPIC RACING BOSS BATTLES • Run and race to battle against two of Sonic the Hedgehog's biggest rivals, Dr. Eggman and Zazz from Sonic Lost World! Race through fun levels and take down the villains, classic and new! KEEP ON RUNNING & RACING • Get more rewards the more you run and race with Sonic! Unlock additional characters like Tails, Knuckles and Shadow! Endless running with Sonic is fun for kids and players of all ages! • You must be a Netflix member to play. - Created by SEGA. [© SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC DASH are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION.]

Screenshots

PAC4 screens
Sonic Prime Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sonic Prime Dash at free against PAC's free with in-app purchases. PAC's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. PAC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sonic Prime Dash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PAC against 4.6 for Sonic Prime Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 60K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of PAC's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sonic Prime Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PAC versus Sonic Prime Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPACSonic Prime Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better4.6 (60K ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings22K60K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB437 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment EuropeNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

PAC

All ratings20,510 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews2,104 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.9%

Sonic Prime Dash

All ratings57,304 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews644 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.8%

User reviews

PAC

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Sonic Prime Dash

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Faster than original Sonic Dash
  • 👍 No microtransactions or ads
  • 👍 Free Prime characters at start
  • 🚀 Improved red star ring collection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play
  • 🤔 Essentially just a reskin of Sonic Dash
  • 🤔 Lacks new content/levels compared to original

Bugs and requests

PAC

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

12 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More themes and customization options
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • More power-ups
  • More frequent power-up spawns
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  • Boss battles
  • Bonus coin rewards for iOS/Android
  • More fruit options
  • Dodge-able objects
  • Beam power-up on iOS/Android
  • More game modes
  • Map editor

Sonic Prime Dash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress randomly resets
  • Certain character tokens only drop
  • Bosses become impossible to beat

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Sonic Prime characters and levels
  • Include Prime music, voice lines, and locations
  • Allow login with existing Sonic Dash account
  • Improve boss fight difficulty scaling

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PAC

One-time10
  • Credit Boost$0.99
  • Classic 80's Theme$0.99
  • The Grid Theme$0.99
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  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Robotz Theme$0.99
  • CEDX Theme$0.99
  • PAC-MANIA Theme$0.99
  • The Arcade$0.99
  • Unlimited Credits$4.99
  • Coin Doubler$4.99
1 purchases

Sonic Prime Dash

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is PAC free?
PAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonic Prime Dash free?
Sonic Prime Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PAC or Sonic Prime Dash?
PAC is rated higher. PAC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Sonic Prime Dash averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.
Do PAC or Sonic Prime Dash have ads?
Neither PAC nor Sonic Prime Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAC or Sonic Prime Dash?
PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Most recently, PAC was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sonic Prime Dash on November 7, 2026.

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