# Pac.io vs Angry Pac

The clearest difference is rating: Pac.io at 4.2 against Angry Pac's 1.0. Pac.io also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 1). Angry Pac's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Angry Pac asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. 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, Angry Pac daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Angry Pac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-pac-boy/id1548070070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Avinash Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044583662) |

## 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


### Angry Pac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-pac-boy/id1548070070)

Experience a modernized take on a classic arcade maze game. Navigate a faster pace with new rules, exciting mazes, and a fresh user interface. The goal is to eliminate all enemies by strategically using power-ups and destroying the central generator.

**Highlights:** Modern UI, Rule changes for thrill, Exciting new mazes, Faster pace gameplay, Power-up system, Generator destruction mechanic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Angry Pac free?

Angry Pac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Angry Pac?

Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Angry Pac averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Angry Pac have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Angry Pac does not.

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

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Angry Pac daily. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 17, 2026 and Angry Pac on October 11, 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.*