Galaga Wars vs Pac.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Galaga Wars
Pilot a starship through endless waves of alien attackers in this retro-inspired space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and utilize unique abilities to defeat formidable bosses and save the galaxy.
- Fight endless alien waves
- Upgrade and level up your craft
- Use 4 unique ship abilities
- Classic retro shooter gameplay
- Battle alien bosses
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The galaxy is calling for you, it needs to be saved from waves of aliens. Jump in your ship and head to space. The survival of the universe is once more at stake. They have an alien mothership of immense proportions, endless waves of ships bristling with high-tech weaponry and of course the sheer power of the boss Galaga... You are the hero that will make it through those waves as if they were mere bricks. You are the breaker of this cycle and the savior of the galaxy Galaga Wars is a classic retro shooter that has been seen times and times in your favorite arcades. From pixel ships to more refined ones, have the feel of a casual runner mixed with the adrenaline of destroying enemies in the vast ocean of stars ATTACK through endless waves of original enemies, including the Bee, Butterfly, Scorpion and many more deadly ones. ENHANCE your weapons by upgrading and leveling up your craft. BLAST alien waves with 4 unique abilities per ship including laser, explosive shot, space mines, ghost shield... Have any problems or suggestions? You can reach us at https://service-en.bandainamcoent.eu/app/list/st/4/p/7360
Pac.io
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.
- Swipe controls for movement
- Strategic power-ups
- Unlockable skins
- Offline and online play
- Intuitive gameplay
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Pac.io – Swipe, Power Up, and Dominate the Grid! Dive into the ultimate io grid-battle! Swipe in four directions, outsmart your opponents, and become the King of the grid. Every move counts—strategize, dodge, and strike to stay on top! Unleash Epic Power-Ups Turn the tide of battle with incredible power-ups: Bomb, Ghost, 5x Multiplier, Magnet, Sword, Thunder, Freeze, Laser, and Speed Up. Eat bigger players, escape tricky situations, and crush your enemies with style. Use them wisely—power waits for no one! Unlock Legendary Skins Show off your legendary skins as you rise through the ranks. Each skin makes you look epic and adds extra flair while you dominate the battlefield. Game Highlights • Play anywhere—offline or online, anytime. • Smooth, intuitive swipe controls for lightning-fast moves. • Easy to learn, impossible to put down. • FREE to play with endless battles, power-ups, and epic fun! Swipe, power up, and conquer—become the ultimate legend in Pac.io!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pac.io at fortnightly against Galaga Wars's monthly. Galaga Wars's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 342) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Galaga Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaga Wars has 2.3K ratings behind it against 342, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Galaga Wars's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pac.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Galaga Wars ships an update monthly, Pac.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Galaga Wars | Pac.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.3K ratings) | 4.1 (342 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews — better | 53.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 342 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe | Nomadic Bear Games |
Customer experience
Galaga Wars
Pac.io
User reviews
Galaga Wars
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch-based gameplay
- 🎶 Nostalgic soundtrack
Room to improve
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Limited lives and progress resets
Pac.io
From 342 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😍 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun Pac-Man inspired mechanics
- 👥 Real multiplayer players (not just bots)
- ⚡ Fast-paced and entertaining
- 🏆 Leaderboard and competitive features
Room to improve
- 📺 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
Bugs and requests
Galaga Wars
Reported bugs
4 issues- Progress and high scores lost after updates
- Ads fail to load, causing game to freeze
- Ship controls become unresponsive at times
- Warp bonus text covers the screen during gameplay
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content updates
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to save and restore progress across devices
- More ship variety and customization options
- Improved boss battle mechanics
Pac.io
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- Power pellet duration inconsistencies
- Game glitching and crashing frequently
Requested features
9 requests- 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
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- Grace period or invincibility after spawn
- Sound effects and audio
- New items, levels, and game updates
- Revert to original 2024 version
In-app purchases
Galaga Wars
- Galaxian Ship$2.99
- Starblade ship$2.99
- Xevious ship$2.99
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- Coin Doubler$2.99
- Santa's Space Sleigh$2.99
- A lot of coins.$2.99
- Sky Kid Ship$2.99
- Welcome Pack$3.99
- PAC-MAN ship$4.99
- OMG SO MANY COINS!!!$7.99
Pac.io
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Medium Coin Pack$4.99
- Magnet$4.99
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- Thunder$4.99
- Sword$4.99
- Big Coin Pack$9.99
- No Ads$9.99
- Large Coin Pack$19.99
- Huge Coin Pack$49.99
- Massive Coin Pack$99.99








