# Pac.io vs Stickman Ride

The clearest difference is rating: Stickman Ride at 5.0 against Pac.io's 4.1. Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (342 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 Stickman Ride sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stickman Ride holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Stickman Ride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-ride/id1665557156/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Skies First LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/647663959) |

## 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


### Stickman Ride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-ride/id1665557156)

Race your stickman through challenging 2D levels, dodging obstacles and paper monsters. Customize your rider and unlock turbo powers to achieve the highest scores and compete with friends. This game offers fast-paced action and creative customization options.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced racing gameplay, Dodge paper monsters and obstacles, Customize Stickman Rider, Unlock turbo powers, Challenge friends for high scores, 2D biker action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Stickman Ride free?

Stickman Ride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Stickman Ride?

Stickman Ride is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Stickman Ride averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Stickman Ride have ads?

Both Pac.io and Stickman Ride 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.*