# Ball Jumper vs Pac.io

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ball Jumper at none against Pac.io's 10. Ball Jumper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (342 vs 8). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ball Jumper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Ball Jumper against 4.1 for Pac.io. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ball Jumper ships an update every 7 months, Pac.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball Jumper | Pac.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-jumper/id1073816017/reviews) | **[4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **342** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cider Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465180756) | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball Jumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-jumper/id1073816017)

Bounce your ball upwards, dodging deadly spikes and gravity's pull. Collect in-game currency to enhance your ball's abilities and reach new heights. The higher you jump, the more rewards you can earn.

**Highlights:** High-score chasing gameplay, Spike avoidance mechanics, Collectible diamonds, Ball upgrades, Progressive difficulty

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pac.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778)

Engage in an addictive grid-battle by swiping to outsmart opponents and dominate the arena. Utilize a variety of power-ups and unlock unique skins to enhance your gameplay and rise through the ranks. Enjoy endless fun offline or online with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls for movement, Strategic power-ups, Unlockable skins, Offline and online play, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magnet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thunder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sword | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun Pac-Man inspired mechanics
- 👥 Real multiplayer players (not just bots)
- ⚡ Fast-paced and entertaining
- 🏆 Leaderboard and competitive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt and crash the game
- 😤 Unfair difficulty and instant death
- 🎮 Sliding controls instead of D-pad/joystick
- 🤖 Questionable AI behavior and cheating

**Reported bugs**

- Ads crash game at end of video
- Game freezes after ad completion
- Pink screen ad that cannot be closed
- Instant death upon spawning
- Players getting stuck behind walls

**Requested features**

- Arrow buttons or D-pad controls instead of sliding
- Ad-free premium version for purchase
- Ability to disable ads with WiFi off
- Friend list and private room creation
- Real player names instead of randomized ones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball Jumper free?

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

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ball Jumper or Pac.io?

Pac.io is rated higher. Ball Jumper averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.1 from 342 ratings.

### Do Ball Jumper or Pac.io have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Ball Jumper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball Jumper or Pac.io?

Ball Jumper ships an update every 7 months, and Pac.io fortnightly. Most recently, Ball Jumper was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pac.io on October 24, 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.*