# Pac.io vs Labyrinth

The clearest difference is rating: Pac.io at 4.1 against Labyrinth's 3.4. Pac.io also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (342 vs 13). Labyrinth'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. Labyrinth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 13, 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 Labyrinth's.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Labyrinth every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Labyrinth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinth-ancient-tournament/id1440562984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [CodeCube Brothers Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/415118511) |

## 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


### Labyrinth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinth-ancient-tournament/id1440562984)

Navigate challenging mazes, solve puzzles, and compete against others. Earn points by finding the correct path quickly and avoiding mistakes. Engage in tournaments for virtual currency or real cash prizes where available.

**Highlights:** Solve ancient mazes, Compete in tournaments, Head-to-head competitions, Play with virtual currency, Earn real cash prizes, Skillz multiplayer integration

**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 Labyrinth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Labyrinth?

Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Labyrinth averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Labyrinth have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Labyrinth does not.

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

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Labyrinth every 3 months. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Labyrinth on October 24, 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.*