# Pac.io vs Bubble Sheep

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Bubble Sheep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-sheep/id6758734201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 139 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Scott Salter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874668932) |

## 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


### Bubble Sheep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-sheep/id6758734201)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*