Comparison

Pac.io vs Pick It

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

Pick It

Features
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Pick It makes choosing simple and fun. Use quick mini‑games to decide who goes first, pick one option, or break ties with friends and family. Features: Pick One: choose a single option from your list Choose One: tap to select and reveal a random choice Finger Pick: place fingers and let the app pick one Spin Wheel: add options and spin for a winner Clean, fast, and easy to use Upgrade once to remove ads and unlock more features.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Pick It3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pick It at none against Pac.io's shown. Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Pick It sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Pick It every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pac.io versus Pick It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioPick It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesKEVINHECTOR KIPKORIR NGETICH

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

Pick It

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

Pick It

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pick It free?
Pick It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pac.io or Pick It have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Pick It does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Pick It?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Pick It every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pick It on October 4, 2026.

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