Comparison

Pac.io vs Tanks war

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

Tanks war

Engage in a fun tank battle where your vehicle automatically fires at enemies. Collect power-ups to enhance your tank's strength and defeat all opponents to win. This game offers simple controls and increasing difficulty with higher levels.

Highlights
  • Joystick tank control
  • Automatic continuous shooting
  • Power-up collection
  • Enemy elimination objective
  • Increasing difficulty levels
Features
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Let play Tanks war - auto shoot. Very funny game. How to play: - Use joystick to move the tank. - All tanks will auto shoot continuosly. - Eating star, the tank will have more power in 10 seconds. - Kill all enemies, you will win. Easy to control. The higher level, the more difficult. Let play now.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Tanks war4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tanks war at 5.0 against Pac.io's 4.1. Tanks war also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. Tanks war asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tanks war holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Tanks war every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pac.io versus Tanks war: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioTanks war
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB64 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesQuyen Pham

Customer experience

Pac.io

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

Tanks war

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tanks war

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Tanks war

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tanks war free?
Tanks war is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Tanks war?
Tanks war is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Tanks war averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pac.io or Tanks war have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Tanks war does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Tanks war?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Tanks war every 2 months. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tanks war on November 3, 2026.

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