DATA WING vs PAKO 3
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 3
Experience thrilling car chases with simple, addictive gameplay. Unlock numerous levels and vehicles across four distinct game modes, including getaway driving, racing, survival, and area capture. Compete on leaderboards and customize your cars.
- 4 game modes: Getaway Driver, Racing, Survival, Capture area
- 30+ levels and cars to unlock
- Unlock and paint cars
- Leaderboard competition
- Achievements
- iCloud saving
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Original car chase game is back! Pako 3 brings insane amount of levels and cars to unlock, while keeping the simple gameplay. Transport your crew as a getaway driver, escape cops in survival levels and drive fast laps on racing levels! FEATURES: + 4 game modes: Getaway Driver, Racing, Survival, Capture area + Easy and addictive gameplay + 30+ levels and cars to unlock + Pick up bonus items to help your journey! + Unlock and paint cars + Leaderboard competition + Achievements + iCloud saving MANUAL: Press and hold touch screen LEFT or RIGHT sides to steer the car. Hold BOTH buttons for extra slide / handbrake. Game modes: GETAWAY DRIVER: Find your crew and transport them to the goal point RACING: Finish the race as quickly as possible SURVIVAL: Escape as long as possible ZONES: Capture area
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DATA WING at 97% against PAKO 3's 44%. DATA WING also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). PAKO 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price 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 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.
DATA WING holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DATA WING has 24K ratings behind it against 911, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of DATA WING's written reviews are positive against 44% of PAKO 3's.
DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, PAKO 3 fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | DATA WING | PAKO 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better | 4.0 (911 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews — better | 43.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 911 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — 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 |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 660 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dan Vogt | Tree Men Games |
Customer experience
DATA WING
PAKO 3
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 3
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DATA WING
No in-app purchases
PAKO 3
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Unlock Everything$3.99
