Comparison

Pac.io vs Space Sort

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

Space Sort

Features
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Welcome to the ultimate cosmic puzzle experience! Space Sort is a fun, relaxing, and addictive color sorting puzzle game set in the depths of the galaxy. Your mission is simple: sort the colorful space travelers into their matching teleportation tubes until all identical characters are together. If you love classic water sort puzzles but want a fresh, sci-fi twist with cute characters and stunning space backgrounds, this game is perfect for you! How to Play: Tap any tube to select the top character. Tap another tube to move the character into it. Rule: You can only move a character on top of another character if they share the same color and there is enough space in the destination tube. Stuck on a level? Don't worry! You can use the Undo button, restart the level at any time, or even add an extra tube to help you out. Key Features: Simple One-Finger Control: Easy to learn, hard to master. Thousands of Cosmic Levels: Brain-teasing puzzles that get progressively harder. Beautiful Space Themes: Play against breathtaking sci-fi backgrounds, planetary views, and deep space nebulas. No Time Limits: Play at your own pace and relax your brain. Multi-Language Support: Easily switch between languages for a global experience. Offline Friendly: No internet connection required—play anytime, anywhere! Challenge your mind, sharpen your logic, and explore the universe one sort at a time. Download Space Sort today!

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Space Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Sort at none against Pac.io's 10. Pac.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Space Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Space Sort every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pac.io versus Space Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioSpace Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB99 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesAbdulkadir Tekpinar

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

Space Sort

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

Space Sort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Sort free?
Space Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or Space Sort have ads?
Both Pac.io and Space Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Space Sort?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Space Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Sort on October 24, 2026.

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