Comparison

Pac.io vs Reading Rush Deluxe

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

Reading Rush Deluxe

Features
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Reading Rush is a Pixel Art style Puzzle-Arcade game akin to "Tetris with letters". Rows of alphabet blocks stream down from the top of the screen and you must alphabetize them on the fly to clear the rows before they hit the bottom. Sound easy? THINK AGAIN! Hone your alphabetizing skills in Arcade mode before moving on to Adventure mode, where five characters battle each other for runic victory! Clear the letter rows to charge your character's three unique powers, and if your skills are strong enough you may even reach the true source of the blocks! What are you waiting for? Get sorting! Features: - Hone your alphabet skills! - Unlock unique characters! - Endless action in Arcade Mode! - Face five foes in Adventure Mode! - (not so secret) Challenging boss fight!

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Reading Rush Deluxe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pac.io at Free against Reading Rush Deluxe's $1.00. Reading Rush Deluxe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pac.io is free to download; Reading Rush Deluxe costs $1.00 up front. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Reading Rush Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pac.io versus Reading Rush Deluxe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioReading Rush Deluxe
PriceFree — better$1.00
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesThe Frozen Machine Studios Inc.

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

Reading Rush Deluxe

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

Reading Rush Deluxe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Rush Deluxe free?
Reading Rush Deluxe costs $1.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or Reading Rush Deluxe have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Reading Rush Deluxe does not.

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