# Mudd Masher vs Pac.io

The clearest difference is rating: Pac.io at 4.2 against Mudd Masher's 3.7. Pac.io also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 85). Mudd Masher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mudd Masher sells 6 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, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 297 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Mudd Masher'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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mudd Masher | Pac.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudd-masher/id1195484284/reviews) | **[4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atooi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030652112) | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) |

## What reviewers say

### Mudd Masher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudd-masher/id1195484284)

Embark on a voxel adventure to reclaim scattered gems and save the world from a muddy invasion. Swipe to hop and tap to mash mutated foes across colorful lands. Enjoy a unique chiptune soundtrack as you cleanse platforms and defeat enemies.

**Highlights:** Voxel-based adventure, Swipe to hop controls, Tap to mash enemies, 8 colorful lands to explore, Collect scattered gems, Cleanse muddy platforms, Original chiptune soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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 Mudd Masher free?

Mudd Masher 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, Mudd Masher or Pac.io?

Pac.io is rated higher. Mudd Masher averages 3.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.2 from 297 ratings.

### Do Mudd Masher or Pac.io have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Mudd Masher does not.

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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.*