# Pac.io vs Wing Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wing Dash at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. Wing Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Wing Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wing Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Pac.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wing Dash's.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Wing Dash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Wing Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-dash/id6760730246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Everette Egun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885957606) |

## 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


### Wing Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-dash/id6760730246)

A fast-paced arcade game where you tap to control characters, dodge obstacles, and use unique abilities to achieve high scores. Compete globally on leaderboards with a retro pixel art style.

**Highlights:** 3 unique characters with special abilities, Retro pixel art style, Global leaderboard competition, Dynamic difficulty, Star power-up system, Interactive tutorial

**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 Wing Dash free?

Wing Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Wing Dash?

Wing Dash is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Wing Dash averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or Wing Dash have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Wing Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Wing Dash?

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Wing Dash monthly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wing Dash on September 23, 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.*