Comparison

Pac.io vs Bubble Sheep

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

Bubble Sheep

A casual game where players pop bubbles to save floating sheep. Utilize special tools to enhance gameplay. It offers an easy mode suitable for children to learn counting and relaxation.

Highlights
  • Pop bubbles to save sheep
  • Use special tools like rainbow
  • Easy mode for kids
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Learn to count bubbles
Features
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Save all the sheep you can before they float away! Pop as many bubbles with your quickness, and use tools like the mighty rainbow and others to help along the way! Bubble Sheep is fun for the whole family, easy mode will keep your kids occupied for hours as they learn to count bubbles and relax and pop them to save all the sheep :) This game is meant for casual gamers who want to relax and enjoy a sunny day in Sheepville, helping all the sheep return home. Thanks for playing! There are no advertisements or hidden costs in this game, you pay once and you have it for life! Enjoy!

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Bubble Sheep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pac.io at Free against Bubble Sheep's $0.99. Pac.io also leads on ratings volume (342 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Bubble Sheep's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

Pac.io is free to download; Bubble Sheep costs $0.99 up front. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Sheep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Sheep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Bubble Sheep monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pac.io versus Bubble Sheep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioBubble Sheep
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (342 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesScott Salter

Customer experience

Pac.io

All ratings297 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.0%

Bubble Sheep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bubble Sheep

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

Bubble Sheep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Sheep free?
Bubble Sheep costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Bubble Sheep?
Bubble Sheep is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Bubble Sheep averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pac.io or Bubble Sheep have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Bubble Sheep does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Bubble Sheep?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Bubble Sheep monthly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bubble Sheep on October 24, 2026.

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