Comparison

Pac.io vs Stack the Ship

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

Stack the Ship

Features
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Welcome to Stack the Ship, the ultimate physics-based arcade challenge! Your mission is simple but challenging: stack as many cargo containers on the ship as possible without letting them fall into the ocean. Do you have the precision and balance to build the tallest tower? Key Features: • PHYSICS-BASED GAMEPLAY: Carefully drop containers and find the perfect center of gravity. • UPGRADES: Earn in-game coins to upgrade your Point Multiplier, Coin Multiplier, and Wind Resistance to beat your high scores! • CUSTOMIZATION: Visit the shop to unlock epic container skins and vibrant outlines to play in style. • GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS: Sign in to compete against players worldwide and secure your #1 spot on the Global Ranking. • CLOUD SAVING: Play as a Guest or sign in to keep your progress safely synced in the cloud. How high can you stack? Download Stack the Ship now and find out!

Screenshots

Pac.io4 screens
Stack the Ship4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack the Ship at none against Pac.io's 10. Stack the Ship also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pac.io's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Stack the Ship asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pac.io versus Stack the Ship: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPac.ioStack the Ship
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (297 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB1.1 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNomadic Bear GamesPARTYARD, UNIPESSOAL, LDA

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

Stack the Ship

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

Stack the Ship

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pac.io free?
Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack the Ship free?
Stack the Ship is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pac.io or Stack the Ship have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Stack the Ship does not.

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