Comparison

Pac.io vs JumpBall.io

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pac.io

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
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Pac.io – Swipe, Power Up, and Dominate the Grid! Dive into the ultimate io grid-battle! Swipe in four directions, outsmart your opponents, and become the King of the grid. Every move counts—strategize, dodge, and strike to stay on top! Unleash Epic Power-Ups Turn the tide of battle with incredible power-ups: Bomb, Ghost, 5x Multiplier, Magnet, Sword, Thunder, Freeze, Laser, and Speed Up. Eat bigger players, escape tricky situations, and crush your enemies with style. Use them wisely—power waits for no one! Unlock Legendary Skins Show off your legendary skins as you rise through the ranks. Each skin makes you look epic and adds extra flair while you dominate the battlefield. Game Highlights • Play anywhere—offline or online, anytime. • Smooth, intuitive swipe controls for lightning-fast moves. • Easy to learn, impossible to put down. • FREE to play with endless battles, power-ups, and epic fun! Swipe, power up, and conquer—become the ultimate legend in Pac.io!

About

JumpBall.io

Engage in fast-paced, real-time multiplayer battles where you jump to crush enemies and conquer the arena. Experience intense 3-minute matches or join friends in AR party mode for a unique augmented reality gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • AR Party mode
  • 3-minute quick play
  • Create private game rooms
  • Team up with friends
  • Grow larger by collecting energy
  • Seize territory and crush enemies
Features
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Hop and stomp! JumpBall.io is an addictive real-time multiplayer online game with AR Party mode. In the game, you can jump to crush enemies, conquer the battle ground and be the jumping king! Highlight Features: - A 3-minute Quick Play 3D .IO Battle Game It’s short and intense! Every second of this game needs your attention and skills. Set your foot in the battle anywhere and anytime. Go with the endless fun of competition! - AR Compatibility Makes Some REAL Fun! Tap to open AR Party mode that matches you and your pals nearby. When the jumping battle ends, make good use of the sharing function to showcase your honors on Facebook. -Call On and Play with Friends in Your Game Room Create a game room to compete against your friends. Or team up with them to defeat others. Also, you can go to online mode to search for people around you. Either play with friends, or just make friends in the game! -Size Does Matter, yet It Doesn’t Mean Everything Once take the crown doesn’t mean always take the crown! Watch out for those little balls that are preparing sneak attack. Otherwise you could lose your prize in the very last second! -Free and Easy to Play, Hard to Master In the game, you need to work your way up the leaderboard by collecting energy to grow bigger. Feel free to dash across the area, and conquer opponents’ territories. Also, use jump attacks to damage or wipe out any opponent in your way. -Jump to Seize Territory and Crush Enemies Keep in mind that you can move faster on your territory, which change to your color once you occupy them. So choose your moves wisely and keep an eye on those hopping to kill you! Now bring along your friends, and hop on the trip!

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
JumpBall.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JumpBall.io at 4.8 against Pac.io's 4.2. JumpBall.io also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 297). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and JumpBall.io sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JumpBall.io holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JumpBall.io has 1.5K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Pac.io's written reviews are positive against 51% of JumpBall.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, JumpBall.io every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pac.io versus JumpBall.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioJumpBall.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (297 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews — better50.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2971.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB260 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesAvid.ly

Customer experience

Pac.io

All ratings297 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.0%

JumpBall.io

All ratings1,485 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative34.7%

User reviews

Pac.io

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😍 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎮 Fun Pac-Man inspired mechanics
  • 👥 Real multiplayer players (not just bots)
  • ⚡ Fast-paced and entertaining
  • 🏆 Leaderboard and competitive features

Room to improve

  • 📺 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

JumpBall.io

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique game mechanics
  • 🤝 Ability to play with friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Technical issues with loading and connectivity
  • 💰 Excessive in-app ads
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls and navigation

Bugs and requests

Pac.io

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Power pellet duration inconsistencies
  • Game glitching and crashing frequently

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Grace period or invincibility after spawn
  • Sound effects and audio
  • New items, levels, and game updates
  • Revert to original 2024 version

JumpBall.io

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Freezing and lag during gameplay
  • Inconsistent jump mechanics
  • Disappearing player progress and items

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Additional game modes
  • More customization options
  • Improved matchmaking and leaderboards

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pac.io

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$4.99
  • Magnet$4.99
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  • Thunder$4.99
  • Sword$4.99
  • Big Coin Pack$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$19.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$49.99
  • Massive Coin Pack$99.99
5 purchases

JumpBall.io

One-time5
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • 500 Gems$4.99
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  • 1200 Gems$9.99
  • 2500 Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JumpBall.io free?
JumpBall.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pac.io or JumpBall.io?
JumpBall.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while JumpBall.io averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Pac.io or JumpBall.io have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; JumpBall.io does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or JumpBall.io?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and JumpBall.io every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 17, 2026 and JumpBall.io on October 7, 2026.

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