# Loop Drive 2 vs PAKO Forever

The clearest difference is monetization model: PAKO Forever at free with in-app purchases against Loop Drive 2's subscription. Loop Drive 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Drive 2 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and PAKO Forever sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Loop Drive 2 against 4.5 for PAKO Forever. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Loop Drive 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of PAKO Forever's.

Loop Drive 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Drive 2 | PAKO Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-drive-2/id1065849294/reviews)** | [4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 86 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gameguru](https://appshunter.io/developer/978359163) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Drive 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-drive-2/id1065849294)

Engage in an addictive arcade racing game where you must skillfully navigate circular tracks, adjusting speed to avoid collisions. Earn coins to unlock new vehicles and climb leaderboards by surviving as long as possible. Challenge friends and test your reaction times in this fast-paced experience.

**Highlights:** Circular track racing, Speed adjustment for acceleration and braking, Car collection and unlocking, Leaderboard climbing, Multiplayer challenges, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Access | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Otobus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Truck | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Taxi | $1.99 | one-time |
| Station | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack Of 2000 MP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Schoolbus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tir | $4.99 | one-time |
| Policecar | $6.99 | one-time |
| Greenbike | $8.99 | one-time |
| Redbike | $8.99 | one-time |
| 80 Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skater | $19.99 | one-time |
| Riotpeople | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🚀 Great way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when reaching high scores
- 🔍 Lack of features and content
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when collecting large coins
- Inconsistent performance when using certain vehicles

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to reverse or change directions
- Reduce intrusive ads


### PAKO Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197)

Engage in an endless car chase, aiming to survive as long as possible across procedurally generated levels. Discover secrets, utilize power-ups, and unlock new vehicles and customization options in this reimagined classic.

**Highlights:** Endless procedurally generated levels, Unlockable cars and paint options, Power-ups and secret areas, Portrait and landscape modes, Trophy collection, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage: Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Woods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Car Shop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Ruins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Future | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK EVERYTHING | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unavoidable head-on collisions with police cars
- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Glitches with power-up activation
- Vehicles getting stuck in the environment

**Requested features**

- More varied map layouts and obstacles
- Ability to customize or upgrade vehicles
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Drive 2 free?

Loop Drive 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PAKO Forever free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop Drive 2 or PAKO Forever?

Loop Drive 2 is rated higher. Loop Drive 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while PAKO Forever averages 4.5 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Loop Drive 2 or PAKO Forever have ads?

PAKO Forever shows ads; Loop Drive 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Drive 2 or PAKO Forever?

Loop Drive 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loop Drive 2 was updated on October 11, 2026 and PAKO Forever on October 13, 2026.

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