# PAKO Lite vs #DRIVE

The clearest difference is rating: #DRIVE at 4.6 against PAKO Lite's 4.0. #DRIVE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 55%). PAKO Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAKO Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and #DRIVE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#DRIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #DRIVE has 31K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PAKO Lite's written reviews are positive against 82% of #DRIVE's.

PAKO Lite ships an update every 15 months, #DRIVE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAKO Lite | #DRIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-lite/id1031878664/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 76 MB | 744 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) |

## What reviewers say

### PAKO Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-lite/id1031878664)

Navigate a closed area and see how long you can survive. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements. Experience adrenaline-pumping gameplay with a variety of cars and camera options.

**Highlights:** Quick and intuitive gameplay, Optional Chase Camera mode, 20+ Cars, Weekly competition on leaderboards, Achievements, Adrenaline pumping soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚗 Lots of car options
- 🎨 Color customization
- ✨ New artstyle is cool
- 🚫 No crashing issues (compared to Pako 1)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Needs more maps
- 😩 Boring gameplay
- 📺 Too many ads
- 👻 Scary commercials
- 🐌 Slower chases

**Reported bugs**

- Add won't load
- Lags on older devices
- Police can cheat
- Game is now pay to play
- Can no longer restore purchase of full version

**Requested features**

- Add more maps
- Less ads
- Less scary ads
- Add wanted levels
- Add military


### #DRIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an endless driving adventure inspired by 1970s action films. Choose your vehicle and destination, then hit the road for a thrilling, obstacle-avoiding journey. Immerse yourself in a world where the freedom of the drive is paramount.

**Highlights:** Endless driving gameplay, Inspired by 70s road/action movies, Car selection, Location selection, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #VIP Access Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| #VIP Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 10000 Caps + 40 Postcards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Name | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Caps + 100 Postcards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Caps + 250 Postcards | $3.99 | one-time |
| #DRIVE Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Unique car and environment designs
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📦 Lack of content and map variety
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🤖 Repetitive dialogue and voice lines

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain not loading properly
- Inconsistent damage/crash mechanics
- Challenges not tracking properly
- Progression system issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Customization options for cars
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline mode or progress saving
- More diverse challenges and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAKO Lite free?

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

### Is #DRIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PAKO Lite or #DRIVE?

#DRIVE is rated higher. PAKO Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while #DRIVE averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do PAKO Lite or #DRIVE have ads?

Both PAKO Lite and #DRIVE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAKO Lite or #DRIVE?

PAKO Lite ships an update every 15 months, and #DRIVE every 3 weeks. Most recently, PAKO Lite was updated on September 26, 2026 and #DRIVE on September 29, 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.*