Pac.io vs Guardian Monkey
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!
Guardian Monkey
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A fearless flying monkey is the last line of defense between a crumbling castle and waves of relentless invaders. Soar through the skies, hurl explosive bananas, and unleash devastating special attacks to protect your fortress! DEFEND YOUR CASTLE Swipe to fly your monkey across the battlefield and tap to throw bananas at incoming enemies. Position yourself strategically to stop waves of attackers before they tear down your castle walls. POWERFUL ATTACKS Collect and deploy 7 unique attack types: - Banana Shot - your trusty rapid-fire projectile - Banana Bomb - explosive area damage - Cluster Bomb - widespread destruction - Ice - freeze enemies in their tracks - Black Hole - pull enemies to their doom - Auto-Shooter - automated turret defense - Protector Monkey - call in backup! FACE DIVERSE ENEMIES Battle 7 enemy types, each with unique speed, health, and behavior — from pesky Paperboys to charging Rhinos and relentless Ice Monkeys. ENDLESS CHALLENGE Fight through unlimited waves of enemies and achieve your highest score. How long can you hold the line? Based on the original game. Ported to iOS in memory of Sean Coxwell.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guardian Monkey at none against Pac.io's 10. Guardian Monkey also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pac.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Guardian Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pac.io | Guardian Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (297 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 297 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nomadic Bear Games | Cody Rigney |
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
Guardian Monkey
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
Guardian Monkey
No in-app purchases









