# Pac.io vs Pac

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.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pac asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pac.io | Pac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-retro-maze-master/id6798175400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 139 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Covan Glyph](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798175402) |

## What reviewers say

### Pac.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magnet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thunder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sword | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun Pac-Man inspired mechanics
- 👥 Real multiplayer players (not just bots)
- ⚡ Fast-paced and entertaining
- 🏆 Leaderboard and competitive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt and crash the game
- 😤 Unfair difficulty and instant death
- 🎮 Sliding controls instead of D-pad/joystick
- 🤖 Questionable AI behavior and cheating

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-retro-maze-master/id6798175400)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*