DATA WING vs PAKO Forever
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DATA WING
Experience a story-driven racing adventure through a neon-lit computer system. Deliver data, master intuitive controls, and uncover a conspiracy as the system faces an attack. Enjoy a compelling narrative, challenging levels, and a competitive leaderboard.
- Story-driven racing adventure
- Intuitive two-touch controls
- Wall-thrusting racing mechanics
- Over 40 levels
- Competitive crown system and leaderboards
- Original soundtrack
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Blast through a stylish, neon landscape in this story-driven, racing adventure. DATA WINGs deliver critical data throughout the computer system, following Mother's orders without question. But when the system comes under attack, and Mother becomes irrational, something must be done! • Intuitive two-touch controls with an arcade feel • Sleek racing with a focus on thrusting off walls • A +2 hour story with over 40 levels • A competitive crown system. Own courses and the leaderboards! • An amazing soundtrack from world-class producers. Featuring: luxury elite, 18 Carat Affair, ESPRIT 空想, t e l e p a t h テレパシー能力者, Eyeliner and NxxxxxS "A ridiculously stylish 2D racer" - TouchArcade DATA WING is the solo passion-project of Dan Vogt; a 15-year veteran of the games industry.
PAKO Forever
Engage in an endless car chase, aiming to survive as long as possible across procedurally generated levels. Discover secrets, utilize power-ups, and unlock new vehicles and customization options in this reimagined classic.
- Endless procedurally generated levels
- Unlockable cars and paint options
- Power-ups and secret areas
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Trophy collection
- Leaderboard and achievements
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Escape as long as possible in endless levels! Secrets, power-ups, unlockable cars, levels and plenty of other surprises wait for you in a re-imagined version of the classic original car chase game, PAKO - Car Chase Simulator! FEATURES: + Easy and addictive gameplay + Generative map is different each time played + Play both in portrait and landscape mode + Use wacky bonus items and find secret areas! + Find and collect trophies + Unlock and paint cars + Leaderboard competition + Achievements + iCloud saving MANUAL: 1) Press and hold touch screen LEFT or RIGHT sides to steer the car. Hold BOTH buttons for extra slide. 2) If you manage to collect special item box, use it by DOUBLE TAPPING the screen. Avoid driving into any obstacles, but just drive as long as you can. The level regenerates on every run. There's sometimes wacky locations and special trophies to be found!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DATA WING at none against PAKO Forever's 13. DATA WING also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). PAKO Forever's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. PAKO Forever sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.
DATA WING holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 8.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of DATA WING's written reviews are positive against 69% of PAKO Forever's.
DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | DATA WING | PAKO Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better | 4.5 (8.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews — better | 69.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 8.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dan Vogt | Tree Men Games |
Customer experience
DATA WING
PAKO Forever
User reviews
DATA WING
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and aesthetics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🔍 Short length/content
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
PAKO Forever
From 8.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unavoidable head-on collisions with police cars
- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics
Bugs and requests
DATA WING
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain levels have tight time requirements
- Difficulty spikes in some areas
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Multiplayer/online racing mode
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to replay/revisit story elements
PAKO Forever
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup for some users
- Glitches with power-up activation
- Vehicles getting stuck in the environment
Requested features
4 requests- More varied map layouts and obstacles
- Ability to customize or upgrade vehicles
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
In-app purchases
DATA WING
No in-app purchases
PAKO Forever
- Stage: Desert$0.99
- Stage: Winter$0.99
- Stage: Woods$0.99
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- Stage: Car Shop$0.99
- Stage: Ruins$0.99
- Stage: Future$0.99
- Car pack #1$1.99
- Car pack #2$1.99
- Car pack #3$1.99
- Car pack #4$1.99
- Car pack #5$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- UNLOCK EVERYTHING$6.99









