# Pac.io vs Chomper Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chomper Mobile at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. Chomper Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chomper Mobile sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chomper Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Chomper Mobile's.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Chomper Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Chomper Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomper-mobile/id6745339176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 844 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Hurricane Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811824810) |

## 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


### Chomper Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomper-mobile/id6745339176)

Engage in fast-paced arcade action by collecting dots and defeating enemies within a time limit. Utilize power-ups and items strategically to overcome challenging levels. This game offers a demanding experience for players seeking a quick and intense challenge.

**Highlights:** Collect dots, Eliminate enemies, Use power-ups, Beat time limits, Fast-paced action, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 ChompBucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 55 ChompBucks | $5.99 | one-time |
| 115 ChompBucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 240 ChompBucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| 625 ChompBucks | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Is Chomper Mobile free?

Chomper Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Chomper Mobile?

Chomper Mobile is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Chomper Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Chomper Mobile have ads?

Both Pac.io and Chomper Mobile show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Chomper Mobile?

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Chomper Mobile weekly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on September 21, 2026 and Chomper Mobile on September 9, 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.*