Comparison

Pac.io vs Pac

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

Pac

Relive the classic arcade experience with this mobile recreation of a beloved maze-chase game. Navigate mazes, eat pellets, and evade ghosts. Explore new modes like Fog and Hunter for added challenges.

Highlights
  • Authentic retro arcade graphics and sound
  • Classic maze gameplay
  • Responsive controls
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Fog, Hunter)
  • Intelligent ghost AI
  • High score tracking
Features
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The legend is back! Pac-Man Retro brings the classic maze-chase gameplay to your mobile device with a faithful recreation of the arcade feel. Navigate the maze, eat all the pellets, and avoid the colorful ghosts. Take on new challenges with "Fog Mode" for limited visibility or "Hunter Mode" to turn the tables on the ghosts. Power up with pellets and aim for the legendary high score! Features: - Authentic retro arcade graphics and sound. - Classic maze gameplay with responsive controls. - Multiple game modes: Classic, Fog, and Hunter. - Intelligent ghost AI for a challenging experience. - High score tracking for every mode. - Smooth performance optimized for modern devices.

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Pac3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pac.io at 4.1 against Pac's 1.0. Pac.io also leads on ratings volume (342 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Pac's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, 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. Pac asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pac.io holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 342 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pac.io versus Pac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioPac
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (342 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesCovan Glyph

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

Pac

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

Pac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pac free?
Pac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pac.io or Pac?
Pac.io is rated higher. Pac.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Pac averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pac.io or Pac have ads?
Both Pac.io and Pac show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pac.io or Pac?
Pac.io ships an update fortnightly, and Pac every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pac.io was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pac on October 31, 2026.

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