# Pac.io vs FLIP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FLIP at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. FLIP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Pac.io's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (297 vs 4). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Pac.io is free to download; FLIP costs $1.99 up front. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FLIP asks for nothing beyond the download.

FLIP 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 4, 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 FLIP's.

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, FLIP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | FLIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-man/id6773197763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 139 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Nathaniel Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773197765) |

## 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


### FLIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-man/id6773197763)

Guide a toy flipper through mazes in parody department stores to collect cash and action figures. Sell figures for profit before angry nerds catch you. Embark on a money-making quest based on a popular toy line.

**Highlights:** Navigate maze-like department stores, Collect action figures, Sell toys for profit, Avoid angry nerds, Parody gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pac.io free?

Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FLIP free?

FLIP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pac.io or FLIP?

FLIP is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.2 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while FLIP averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pac.io or FLIP have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; FLIP does not.

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

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and FLIP weekly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 17, 2026 and FLIP on October 7, 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.*