# Pac.io vs Robot Maze Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Robot Maze Dash at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. Pac.io's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (297 vs 3). 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 Robot Maze Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Robot Maze Dash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Robot Maze Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Robot Maze Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-maze-dash/id6456267321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Rainbow 5s Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583144420) |

## 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


### Robot Maze Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-maze-dash/id6456267321)

Navigate a cute fish through challenging underwater mazes, collecting coins and dodging sea monsters. This game offers a blend of arcade action and relaxing puzzle-solving with endless levels and unlockable characters.

**Highlights:** Swipe to navigate mazes, Dodge sea monsters, Collect coins and treasures, Unlockable boosters, Hundreds of maze levels, Cute fish characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Robot Maze Dash free?

Robot Maze Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Robot Maze Dash?

Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Robot Maze Dash averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Robot Maze Dash have ads?

Both Pac.io and Robot Maze Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Robot Maze Dash?

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Robot Maze Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on September 21, 2026 and Robot Maze Dash on September 15, 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.*