Comparison

Pac.io vs FFFFONTS!

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

FFFFONTS!

Features
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"FFFFONTS!" is a playful way to explore the world of typography and fonts, admiring their subtle differences and learning their names and stories. Known side effects: • After a few games, you'll start recognizing fonts everywhere, all around you. • Your friends may call you a font nerd. Who is behind the "Album of experimental Font games"? These games are a collection that explores the idea of playing with fonts; the goal is to enjoy spending time with them. The person behind the games is Harald Geisler, an artist working with Typography. If you want to find out more about Harald, visit: haraldgeisler.com This app does not show ads, and we do not collect or sell your personal information. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
FFFFONTS!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FFFFONTS! at none against Pac.io's shown. FFFFONTS! also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Pac.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and FFFFONTS! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, FFFFONTS! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pac.io versus FFFFONTS!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioFFFFONTS!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (340 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings340 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB112 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesHarald Geisler

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

FFFFONTS!

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
1 purchases

FFFFONTS!

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FFFFONTS! free?
FFFFONTS! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pac.io or FFFFONTS! have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; FFFFONTS! does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or FFFFONTS!?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and FFFFONTS! every 5 days. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 20, 2026 and FFFFONTS! on October 2, 2026.

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