Comparison

Pac.io vs Mind Quest

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

Mind Quest

Features
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Train your memory. Sharpen your focus. Master the match. Mind Quest: Futuristic Memory is a stylish memory matching game that combines classic card matching with a futuristic visual experience. Flip cards, remember their positions, and find matching pairs as the challenges become increasingly difficult. Improve your speed, build combos, earn rewards, and compete against your own best performance. FEATURES MEMORY CHALLENGES Test your memory and concentration by remembering card positions and finding matching pairs. FUTURISTIC DESIGN Enjoy a sleek glassmorphism interface, neon accents, smooth animations, and a space-inspired visual style. PROGRESSIVE LEVELS Move through increasingly challenging levels designed to test memory, focus, speed, and pattern recognition. COMBO SYSTEM Match pairs quickly to build combos and achieve higher scores. PERFORMANCE STATISTICS Track your matches, win rate, highest combos, and overall progress. REWARDS & UNLOCKABLES Earn stars and coins as you play and unlock futuristic themes and power-ups. OFFLINE PLAY Enjoy the game without requiring an internet connection. Whether you want a quick mental challenge or a relaxing memory game, Mind Quest gives you a simple and satisfying way to exercise your memory and concentration. Can you remember every card and become the ultimate Mind Quest memory master?

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Mind Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Quest at none against Pac.io's 10. Mind Quest also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Mind Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, Mind Quest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pac.io versus Mind Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioMind Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesAli Hamza

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

Mind Quest

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

Mind Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Quest free?
Mind Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or Mind Quest have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Mind Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Mind Quest?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Mind Quest every 2 months. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mind Quest on October 31, 2026.

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