# Pac.io vs Om Nom

The clearest difference is rating: Om Nom at 4.4 against Pac.io's 4.2. Om Nom also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 297). Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Om Nom sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Om Nom holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Om Nom has 4K ratings behind it against 297, 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 61% of Om Nom's.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Om Nom monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Om Nom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-nom-run/id1492461133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 297 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## 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


### Om Nom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-nom-run/id1492461133)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure through vibrant city streets. Dodge obstacles, utilize helpful power-ups, and unlock a variety of characters from a beloved universe. Compete in missions and on leaderboards to achieve glory.

**Highlights:** Complete various missions, Use boosters and power-ups, Unlock characters, Discover amazing locations, Top the leaderboard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip membership 3 | $2.99 | per month |
| Vip membership 1 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip membership 5 | $4.99 | per month |
| Vip membership 10 | $9.99 | per month |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gliding Nom! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basket of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gliding Nom! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Hero League! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Case of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keep running! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Container of coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable characters
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique missions and challenges
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads for children
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Missions not progressing properly
- Freezing and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Incorrect or missing mission information

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and customization options
- Introduce local and online multiplayer modes
- Provide an ad-free paid version of the game
- Fix bugs and improve overall performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Om Nom free?

Om Nom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Om Nom?

Om Nom is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Om Nom averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Om Nom have ads?

Both Pac.io and Om Nom show ads.

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

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Om Nom monthly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on September 21, 2026 and Om Nom on September 27, 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.*