# Pac.io vs Tap Escape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap Escape at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. Tap Escape also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Pac.io's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (342 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Pac.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tap Escape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Tap Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-escape-4-dash-runner/id1571745043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 139 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Phuong Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198371747) |

## 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


### Tap Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-escape-4-dash-runner/id1571745043)

Navigate a square through challenging levels by tapping to change its direction. Master precise timing to avoid obstacles and reach checkpoints in this addictive puzzle skill game. Compete across multiple modes and aim for high scores.

**Highlights:** Tap to change direction, Avoid obstacles, Reach checkpoints, 20 levels, Endless mode, Free mode, Leaderboards and achievements

**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 Tap Escape free?

Tap Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Tap Escape?

Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Tap Escape averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Tap Escape have ads?

Both Pac.io and Tap Escape show ads.

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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.*