Comparison

Pac.io vs ShortRace Running

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

ShortRace Running

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ShortRace Running is a fast 3D runner where every level becomes a quick test of timing, movement, and smart reactions. Run across bright floating tracks, avoid traps, beat rival runners, collect coins, and unlock new characters as you progress. Each race is short, energetic, and easy to start, but the challenge grows as platforms, obstacles, bridges, drops, and rival racers push you to react faster. What’s new in this version: Fresh ad-free gameplay experience Improved character shop with unlockable runners Coin collection and reward system Cleaner UI for coins, shop, level progress, win, and fail screens Faster level flow for quick play sessions Colorful 3D race tracks with water, bridges, platforms, and obstacle layouts Smooth casual controls designed for mobile play Multiple levels with changing paths and challenge rhythm Lightweight build with old advertising SDKs removed Game features: Quick 3D running races Simple mobile-friendly controls AI runners to compete against Coins to collect and spend Unlockable character skins Bright hyper-casual visuals Short levels made for replaying No forced ad interruptions ShortRace Running is made for players who enjoy fast casual racing, runner games, obstacle courses, and quick arcade challenges. Jump into a race, stay on the path, avoid the obstacles, and reach the finish before the others. Keywords runner,parkour,obstacle,coins,skins,unlock,bridge,casual,arcade,3d,racing,run

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
ShortRace Running4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortRace Running at none against Pac.io's 10. Pac.io's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. ShortRace Running asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pac.io versus ShortRace Running: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioShortRace Running
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (343 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings343 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB190 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesSaid Lamaarague

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

ShortRace Running

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

ShortRace Running

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShortRace Running free?
ShortRace Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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