Comparison

Pac.io vs PG Golf Solitaire

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

PG Golf Solitaire

Features
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Play the classic Golf Solitaire card game on your iPhone and iPad! Challenge yourself with this strategic solitaire variation that's easy to learn but difficult to master. HOW TO PLAY • Start with 7 columns of 5 face-up cards each • One card is dealt to the waste pile from the stock • Remove cards from the tableau that are one rank higher or lower than the top waste card • Aces can connect to Kings for continuous play • Draw from the stock when no moves are available • Clear all tableau cards to win GAME FEATURES • Clean, intuitive card game interface • Unlimited undo to try different strategies • Win streak tracking to monitor your progress • Best streak record to challenge yourself • Statistics to see your improvement over time • Fast-paced gameplay perfect for quick breaks STRATEGY TIPS Golf Solitaire rewards planning ahead. Think carefully about which cards to play first, as clearing the wrong card can block future moves. Build long sequences to maximize your chances of winning! Whether you're a solitaire veteran or new to card games, Golf Solitaire offers endless entertainment with its perfect blend of luck and strategy.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
PG Golf Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PG Golf Solitaire at none against Pac.io's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. PG Golf Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, PG Golf Solitaire every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pac.io versus PG Golf Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioPG Golf Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (343 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings343 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesCeltic Wards, LLC

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

PG Golf Solitaire

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

PG Golf Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PG Golf Solitaire free?
PG Golf Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or PG Golf Solitaire have ads?
Both Pac.io and PG Golf Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or PG Golf Solitaire?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and PG Golf Solitaire every 11 days. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on November 4, 2026 and PG Golf Solitaire on October 28, 2026.

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