Comparison

Pac.io vs OLE Arcade

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

OLE Arcade

Navigate through colored spheres, collecting red ones while avoiding others. Earn extra lives and master a unique streak mechanic. Special timed modes add extra challenge and rewards.

Highlights
  • Sphere collection and avoidance
  • Heart-based lives system
  • Timed special game modes
  • Streak bonus for consecutive red spheres
  • Multiplayer adventure elements
  • Blend of genres
Features
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"OLE" is a free-to-play casual arcade game that offers an electrifying and challenging experience, perfect for players who enjoy fast-paced action and puzzle elements. Players must navigate through three types of spheres - red, blue, and black - and collect as many red spheres as possible while avoiding blue and black spheres, which will result in a loss of points. Each game starts with five hearts, which serve as the player's attempts. The objective of the game is to collect as many points as possible while keeping the hearts intact. Players can earn extra hearts by reaching 100 points, which encourages them to strive for a higher score and continue playing. Adding to the excitement, every 60 seconds, a thrilling special game mode is activated, lasting for 5 seconds. During this time, only red spheres appear, and players should try to collect as many as possible. However, after the first 60 seconds, black spheres also appear, making the game more challenging. "OLE" introduces a unique twist to the gameplay by requiring players to keep playing continuously and not miss tapping 5 red spheres in a row. This rule adds a new level of focus and skill to the game and keeps players engaged, making it an ideal choice for those who love fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled gaming experiences. With challenging puzzles, fast-paced action, and engaging strategy elements, "OLE" is guaranteed to keep players coming back for more. This multiplayer adventure also features elements of fantasy, RPG, and real-time gameplay, as well as augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. With its collectible card game and match-3 mechanics, "OLE" offers a unique blend of turn-based and action RPG elements, making it a great choice for fans of platformer, platform adventure, and escape room games. Featuring a stealth action style, "OLE" also offers hidden object, detective, and interactive fiction elements. Whether you're a fan of music, rhythm, sports, or racing games, "OLE" has something for everyone, with its sandbox and city building elements, as well as its survival and tower defense mechanics.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
OLE Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OLE Arcade at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. OLE Arcade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (340 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OLE Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OLE Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 340 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Pac.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of OLE Arcade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, OLE Arcade every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pac.io versus OLE Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioOLE Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (340 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings340 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB95 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesSi Dang

Customer experience

Pac.io

All ratings297 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.0%

OLE Arcade

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

OLE Arcade

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

OLE Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OLE Arcade free?
OLE Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pac.io or OLE Arcade?
OLE Arcade is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while OLE Arcade averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Pac.io or OLE Arcade have ads?
Both Pac.io and OLE Arcade show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or OLE Arcade?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and OLE Arcade every 2 days. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 20, 2026 and OLE Arcade on October 2, 2026.

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