Comparison

Pac.io vs River Flight Retro Game

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

River Flight Retro Game

Experience a nostalgic aerial raid adventure that blends '80s arcade thrills with modern 3D graphics. Switch between 2D vertical scrolling and immersive 3D gameplay, all optimized for controller use. Multiple game modes offer diverse challenges, from classic action to first-person shooting.

Highlights
  • Retro arcade vibe with 3D visuals
  • Joystick and Joypad controller support
  • 3D Adventure mode
  • Classic 2D Mode
  • First-Person Shooter (FPS) mode
  • Night Ops challenges
  • River Challenges with increasing difficulty
Features
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Embark on a Nostalgic Aerial Raid Adventure with River Flight! Revive the Thrill of '80s Arcade Classics—This is not an emulator, it is a real complete game. Take to the skies in a game that pays homage to the golden age of console gaming. River Flight combines cutting-edge 3D graphics with the nostalgia of 8-bit and 16-bit Atari feeling experiences. Seamlessly switch between 2D vertical scrolling and immersive 3D gameplay, all optimized for Joystick and Joypad controllers. Key Features: Retro Meets Modern: Relive the '80s arcade vibe with a contemporary twist, thanks to stunning 3D visuals and 2D gameplay. Versatile Controls: Fully compatible with Joysticks and Joypad Controllers for an authentic gaming experience. Multiple Game Modes for Every Style: 3D Adventure: Soar through vivid landscapes in jaw-dropping 3D. Classic Mode: Take a trip down memory lane with retro-inspired 2D action. First-Person Shooter (FPS): Step into the cockpit for a visceral, high-octane experience. Night Ops: Navigate treacherous skies in low-visibility conditions, lighting up the darkness with your fire power. River Challenges: Face off against increasingly difficult odds as rivers shift in color and challenge level—dare you take on the extreme red and black river? This isn't just a throwback; it's a full-fledged game that brings the arcade right to your fingertips. Pilot your plane, dodge obstacles, and aim for the high score. Are you up for the challenge?

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
River Flight Retro Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: River Flight Retro Game at none against Pac.io's 10. Pac.io's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (342 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. River Flight Retro Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Pac.io's written reviews are positive against 60% of River Flight Retro Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pac.io versus River Flight Retro Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioRiver Flight Retro Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better3.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings342 — better18
Update frequencyFortnightly—
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 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesSlotmania

Customer experience

Pac.io

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

River Flight Retro Game

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

River Flight Retro Game

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

River Flight Retro Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is River Flight Retro Game free?
River Flight Retro Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pac.io or River Flight Retro Game?
Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while River Flight Retro Game averages 3.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Pac.io or River Flight Retro Game have ads?
Both Pac.io and River Flight Retro Game show ads.

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