# Monster Matrix vs Pac.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pac.io at 54% against Monster Matrix's 0%. Pac.io also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (297 vs 4). Monster Matrix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Monster Matrix's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pac.io's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Matrix | Pac.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-matrix/id1264476031/reviews) | **[4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Duc Thuan Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029311014) | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Matrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-matrix/id1264476031)

Navigate a maze, collect all the cakes, and avoid ghosts. Power up by eating special cakes to defeat your enemies and earn points by collecting fruits. Experience a classic arcade challenge reimagined for mobile.

**Highlights:** Maze navigation, Cake collection, Ghost avoidance, Power-up mechanics, Fruit collection for score, Classic arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Monster Matrix free?

Monster Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pac.io free?

Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Matrix or Pac.io?

Pac.io is rated higher. Monster Matrix averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.2 from 297 ratings.

### Do Monster Matrix or Pac.io have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Monster Matrix 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.*