# Pac.io vs Lava Royale

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lava Royale at none against Pac.io's 10. Lava Royale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 18). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lava Royale holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 18, 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 67% of Lava Royale's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Lava Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-royale/id1456060693/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [FizzPow Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/359174128) |

## 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


### Lava Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-royale/id1456060693)

Engage in a chaotic multiplayer battle royale where players must avoid a rising lava floor. Use your environment and found objects to outlast seven other opponents and be the last one standing.

**Highlights:** 8-player survival matches, Avoid rising lava, Use environmental objects as weapons, Scramble to higher ground, Last player standing wins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Lava Royale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Lava Royale?

Lava Royale is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Lava Royale averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Lava Royale have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Lava Royale 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.*