Comparison

Pac.io vs PLAF! Don't get crushed!

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

PLAF! Don't get crushed!

Features
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The ceiling is falling. There's a door in it. And only ONE shape fits: yours… if you mutate in time. PLAF! is a quick-run reflex arcade: drag to move, tap to change shape, and slip through the door before it crushes you. Easy to learn, impossible to put down. HOW TO PLAY • Drag your finger to move • Tap the screen to change shape • Every door demands a different form • Nail a perfect fit or squeeze through for bonus points MUTATIONS Sawtooth, trapezoid, oval, dome, T-piece, ramp and more. Each one has a door made to measure — recognize it in a split second. DAILY RUN Every day, the same sequence for the whole planet. Unlimited attempts, only your best score counts. How many days can you keep the streak alive? COMPETE AGAINST THE WORLD One global leaderboard where everyone fights on the same board. Your record never drops. Pick your nickname and defend it. 42 GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS From ROOKIE to ARE YOU EVEN HUMAN?, with secret ones for the curious. Playing past midnight? There's something for you. AND ALSO • One-minute runs: perfect for the line, the bus, or "just one more" • Share your score card and challenge your friends • In English and Spanish • Free The ceiling is already coming down. Do you fit or not?

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
PLAF! Don't get crushed!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLAF! Don't get crushed! at none against Pac.io's 10. PLAF! Don't get crushed! also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Pac.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. PLAF! Don't get crushed! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, PLAF! Don't get crushed! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pac.io versus PLAF! Don't get crushed!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioPLAF! Don't get crushed!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
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 MB14 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesVladimir Felix

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

PLAF! Don't get crushed!

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

PLAF! Don't get crushed!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLAF! Don't get crushed! free?
PLAF! Don't get crushed! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or PLAF! Don't get crushed! have ads?
Both Pac.io and PLAF! Don't get crushed! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or PLAF! Don't get crushed!?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and PLAF! Don't get crushed! every 5 days. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and PLAF! Don't get crushed! on October 8, 2026.

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