# PAC vs Sonic Prime Dash

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sonic Prime Dash at free against PAC's free with in-app purchases. PAC's advantage is chart position (#208 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

PAC ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Prime Dash monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAC | Sonic Prime Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-256-arcade-run/id1002340615/reviews)** | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-prime-dash/id6445996493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 85.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580781332) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### PAC

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

**Currently charting:** #208 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


### Sonic Prime Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-prime-dash/id6445996493)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Progress randomly resets
- Certain character tokens only drop
- Bosses become impossible to beat

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 8, 2026 and Sonic Prime Dash on November 8, 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.*