Comparison

Pac.io vs Chromaze

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

Chromaze

Features
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Chromaze is an endless, tile‑flipping chase built for players who love clean mechanics and brutal difficulty. Guide a luminescent sphere across a square maze. Flip every tile to clear each phase, then survive as the game evolves with new rules, faster pacing, and smarter spoiler agents that react to your decisions. Every run is a test of precision, rhythm, and nerves. Can you master the maze before it masters you?

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Chromaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chromaze at none against Pac.io's 10. Chromaze also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Pac.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Chromaze asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Chromaze every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pac.io versus Chromaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioChromaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesDaniel Birkas

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

Chromaze

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

Chromaze

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chromaze free?
Chromaze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or Chromaze have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Chromaze does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Chromaze?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Chromaze every 4 days. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chromaze on October 13, 2026.

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