Comparison

Galaga Wars vs Pac.io

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Swipe controls for movement
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Unlockable skins
  • Offline and online play
  • Intuitive gameplay
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Galaga Wars4 screens
Pac.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaga Wars ships an update monthly, Pac.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Galaga Wars versus Pac.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaga WarsPac.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2.3K ratings)4.1 (342 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better53.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better342
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB139 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment EuropeNomadic Bear Games

Customer experience

Galaga Wars

All ratings2,338 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews871 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative33.5%

Pac.io

All ratings297 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Galaga Wars

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Galaga Wars

One-time10
  • 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
10 purchases

Pac.io

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Galaga Wars free?
Galaga Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galaga Wars or Pac.io?
Pac.io is rated higher. Galaga Wars averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.1 from 342 ratings.
Do Galaga Wars or Pac.io have ads?
Both Galaga Wars and Pac.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, Galaga Wars or Pac.io?
Galaga Wars ships an update monthly, and Pac.io fortnightly. Most recently, Galaga Wars was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pac.io on October 24, 2026.

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