# Pac.io vs River Flight Retro Game

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.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. River Flight Retro Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | River Flight Retro Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-flight-retro-game/id6463755523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 139 MB | 58 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) | [Slotmania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611098585) |

## 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


### River Flight Retro Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-flight-retro-game/id6463755523)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*