Comparison

Pac.io vs MahjRank

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

MahjRank

Features
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MahjRank brings competitive Elo ratings to in-person American Mahjong for the first time. Whether you play at the community center, a friend's kitchen table, or in a tournament, MahjRank tracks your skill rating so you always know where you stand. HOW IT WORKS - Sign up and start with an 800 Elo rating - Log your games in seconds after each session - Other players verify results for accuracy - Your Elo rating updates after every verified game FEATURES - Elo-based skill ratings adapted for 4-player Mahjong - Six ranking tiers from Novice to Grandmaster - Detailed game history and win/loss stats - Elo trend charts to track your progress - Club management for your Mahjong group - Seasonal leaderboards and rankings - QR code friend system for easy connections - Badge and achievement system BUILT FOR REAL PLAYERS MahjRank was designed by Mahjong players, for Mahjong players. No ads, no gimmicks — just a clean way to measure your skill and compete with friends. Free to use. Create your account and start climbing the ranks today.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
MahjRank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MahjRank at none against Pac.io's 10. MahjRank also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pac.io versus MahjRank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioMahjRank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (343 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings343 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesDaniel Leiro

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

MahjRank

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

MahjRank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MahjRank free?
MahjRank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or MahjRank have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; MahjRank does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or MahjRank?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and MahjRank fortnightly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on November 3, 2026 and MahjRank on October 31, 2026.

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