Pac.io vs ShortRace Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Swipe controls for movement
- Strategic power-ups
- Unlockable skins
- Offline and online play
- Intuitive gameplay
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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!
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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ShortRace Running asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pac.io | ShortRace Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (343 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 343 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomadic Bear Games | Said 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
Pac.io
- 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
ShortRace Running
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pac.io free?
Is ShortRace Running free?
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