# Pac.io vs Maze Royale

The clearest difference is rating: Maze Royale at 5.0 against Pac.io's 4.2. Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (297 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Maze Royale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Maze Royale every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Maze Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maze-royale-endless-runner/id1536363112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 249 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) | [Thanh Dinh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295560979) |

## 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


### Maze Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maze-royale-endless-runner/id1536363112)

Navigate challenging, procedurally generated mazes while collecting coins and avoiding ghosts. Solve intricate Sokoban puzzles within the mazes for an added layer of strategic gameplay. Unlock various heroes and explore different visual themes.

**Highlights:** Endless maze gameplay, Sokoban box pushing puzzles, Unlockable heroes, Multiple visual themes, Coin collection, Monster ghost avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Maze Royale free?

Maze Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Maze Royale is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Maze Royale averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Pac.io and Maze Royale show ads.

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

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Maze Royale every 7 months. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on September 21, 2026 and Maze Royale on July 17, 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.*