Firework Invaders vs Pac.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firework Invaders
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Firework Invaders The pesky invaders are attacking again, but they've picked the wrong night. Tonight we have a little red truck full of fireworks :- bangers, Roman candles, sparklers and most important Rockets which are just perfect for shooting down unsuspecting alien space ships. Whether its New Year, Diwali, July the 4th or November 5th (Bonfire night) makes no difference. We've got rockets and we're going to use them! Those galaxy invading aliens wont know what hit them! With lots of bangs, whooshes, crackles and of course fireworks this is a fantastic little retro game straight form the classic arcade days. Click on the backgrounds button to shoot to lots of different settings around the world. Defend the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House, bridges and spectacular sky lines. Perfect for New Year, Bonfire Night, Diwali, The Festival of Lights, Thanksgiving, weddings, birthday parties or any other occasion when you want to celebrate with fireworks. Download Firework Invaders now, its a blast.
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 in-app purchases: Firework Invaders at none against Pac.io's 10. Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Firework Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.
Firework Invaders ships an update every 36 months, Pac.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firework Invaders | Pac.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (297 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 297 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Galatic Droids | Nomadic Bear Games |
Bugs and requests
Firework Invaders
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Firework Invaders
No in-app purchases
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








