Comparison

Pac.io vs Trade Clash

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

Trade Clash

Features
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Trade Clash turns trading into competition. Join live tournaments where every player starts with the same virtual balance, trades real forex and crypto instruments at real market prices, and competes for the top of the leaderboard. No real money is ever used, wagered, or paid out — every position, every win, every loss happens in a fully simulated environment built for learning and competition. HOW IT WORKS • Join a tournament and get an equal virtual starting balance • Trade forex and crypto pairs at live, real market prices • Go long with leverage, set stop-loss and take-profit levels, and manage risk like a real trader • Track your equity and rank in real time • When the tournament ends, final standings are locked on the leaderboard LEARN AS YOU TRADE Trade Clash isn't just a game — it's a classroom. The built-in Academy walks you through core trading concepts with short lessons and quizzes, so you build real understanding while you compete, not just gut instinct. COMPETE ON THE LEADERBOARD Every tournament ranks players by account equity, including open positions. Climb from the bottom of the pack to the top spot, and see how your strategy holds up against everyone else in the arena. BUILT FOR MOBILE Trade Clash is designed mobile-first — fast charts, clean order entry, and a leaderboard you can check between rounds, anywhere you are. Trade Clash is an educational trading simulation game. It is not a brokerage, exchange, or investment platform, and does not offer real-money trading, deposits, withdrawals, or financial advice. All balances, trades, and results are virtual and for entertainment and learning purposes only.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Trade Clash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trade Clash at none against Pac.io's 10. Trade Clash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Trade Clash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Trade Clash monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pac.io versus Trade Clash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioTrade Clash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesSF CAPITAL LTD

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

Trade Clash

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

Trade Clash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trade Clash free?
Trade Clash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or Trade Clash have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Trade Clash does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Trade Clash?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Trade Clash monthly. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Trade Clash on October 24, 2026.

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