# PAKO 2 vs MudRunner Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: MudRunner Mobile at 4.6 against PAKO 2's 4.0. MudRunner Mobile also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 552) and review sentiment (65% vs 56%). PAKO 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PAKO 2 costs $1.99 and MudRunner Mobile $5.99 up front. MudRunner Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PAKO 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

MudRunner Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MudRunner Mobile has 3.1K ratings behind it against 552, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PAKO 2's written reviews are positive against 65% of MudRunner Mobile's.

PAKO 2 ships an update weekly, MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAKO 2 | MudRunner Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-2/id1317692806/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudrunner-mobile/id1465720386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 552 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#13** |
| Size | 354 MB | 918 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [Focus Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406173890) |

## What reviewers say

### PAKO 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-2/id1317692806)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

An arcade driving game where you play as a getaway driver. Pick up your crew from heist locations and escape the police in high-stakes chases. Earn money to unlock new vehicles and levels, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Arcade driving gameplay, Crew escort missions, Police chase evasion, Vehicle and location unlocks, Drive-by shooting, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of cars and maps
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Progress loss due to crashes
- 👎 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain vehicles
- Disappearing navigation arrows
- Unresponsive controls
- Spawning issues with police and obstacles

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize cars (paint, upgrades, etc.)
- More maps and cars
- Option to change camera view (e.g. third-person)
- Difficulty settings
- Achievements and leaderboards


### MudRunner Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudrunner-mobile/id1465720386)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Racing, #81 Top Paid · Simulation, #154 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate off-roading simulation on mobile. Drive powerful all-terrain vehicles across extreme Siberian landscapes, overcoming muddy terrain, rivers, and other obstacles with realistic physics. Explore 15 diverse open worlds and complete challenging objectives.

**Highlights:** Ultimate off-road experience, Master realistic physics, 15 open worlds to explore, 16 incredible vehicles, Extreme Siberian landscapes, Dynamic day-night cycles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MudRunner - The Valley DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Ridge DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - American Wilds DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - Old-timers DLC | $1.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Valley DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - The Ridge DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - American Wilds DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - Old-timers DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| MudRunner - 4-DLC PACK | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic physics
- 👍 Faithful port of console version
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and immersive off-road experience
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔧 Limited graphics options
- 🔧 Lack of controller support
- 🔧 Camera issues and limited view options
- 🔧 Glitchy physics in certain scenarios

**Reported bugs**

- Watchpoints resetting after relaunching the game
- Missions not registering progress correctly
- Vehicles getting stuck in terrain
- Crane controls and functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- First-person/cockpit view
- More vehicle and map variety
- Ability to customize vehicles
- Improved UI and controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAKO 2 free?

PAKO 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MudRunner Mobile free?

MudRunner Mobile costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAKO 2 or MudRunner Mobile?

MudRunner Mobile is rated higher. PAKO 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while MudRunner Mobile averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do PAKO 2 or MudRunner Mobile have ads?

Neither PAKO 2 nor MudRunner Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAKO 2 or MudRunner Mobile?

PAKO 2 ships an update weekly, and MudRunner Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, PAKO 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and MudRunner Mobile on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PAKO 2 or MudRunner Mobile?

PAKO 2 currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and MudRunner Mobile at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*