Pac.io vs Nano Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Swipe controls for movement
- Strategic power-ups
- Unlockable skins
- Offline and online play
- Intuitive gameplay
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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!
Nano Chess
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Nano Chess shrinks the world's greatest strategy game to a 6x6 board built for your Apple Watch. Every match is quick, tactical, and surprisingly deep. HOW IT WORKS Two players take turns on the same Watch. Tap a piece to select it, tap a valid square to move. It's that simple. REAL CHESS RULES, COMPACT BOARD Six piece types: King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight, and Pawn — each with authentic movement. Full check and checkmate detection. You cannot move into check, and pinned pieces stay pinned. Stalemate recognition for fair draws. Pawns auto-promote to Queen when they reach the far rank. DESIGNED FOR THE WRIST Clean 6x6 grid with large, tappable squares that work on every Apple Watch size. High-contrast filled pieces — white vs. black — readable at a glance. Haptic feedback on every move: a tap for success, a buzz for invalid attempts. Visual highlights: green for selection, dots for legal moves, red for captures, and a red king square when in check. FAST & FOCUSED No timers, no accounts, no internet required. Just open the app and play. A typical game lasts 2–5 minutes — perfect for a quick break, a commute, or settling a bet. PERFECT FOR Chess fans who want a faster format Friends looking for a quick wrist-to-wrist challenge Beginners learning piece movement and tactics Anyone who loves strategy games on the go Nano Chess. Big tactics. Tiny board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pac.io at Free against Nano Chess's $1.99. Nano Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Pac.io is free to download; Nano Chess costs $1.99 up front. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nano Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pac.io | Nano Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (342 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 342 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomadic Bear Games | Emrah Korkmaz |
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
Nano Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pac.io
- 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
Nano Chess
No in-app purchases









