# Pac.io vs Bomber Adventure

The clearest difference is rating: Pac.io at 4.1 against Bomber Adventure's 3.3. Pac.io also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (342 vs 10). Bomber Adventure'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. Bomber Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Pac.io's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bomber Adventure's.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Bomber Adventure every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Bomber Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomber-adventure/id1277045133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Cuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173424633) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Bomber Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomber-adventure/id1277045133)

Explore diverse lands and overcome 50 challenging levels by strategically placing bombs to defeat enemies. Collect power-ups to enhance your abilities and unlock new areas. Be mindful of bomb explosions, enemy encounters, and time limits to succeed.

**Highlights:** Classic bomber control method, Explore 5 distinct lands, 50 levels per land, Strategic bomb placement, Collect power-ups, Purchase power-ups in store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Bomber Adventure free?

Bomber Adventure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Bomber Adventure?

Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Bomber Adventure averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Bomber Adventure have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Bomber Adventure does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Bomber Adventure?

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Bomber Adventure every 9 months. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bomber Adventure on October 26, 2026.

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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.*