# PAKO 2 vs Wreckfest

The clearest difference is price: PAKO 2 at $1.99 against Wreckfest's $10.99. PAKO 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Wreckfest's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (65% vs 56%). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

PAKO 2 costs $1.99 and Wreckfest $10.99 up front. Wreckfest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PAKO 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wreckfest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 552 and 699 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PAKO 2's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wreckfest's.

PAKO 2 ships an update weekly, Wreckfest monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAKO 2 | Wreckfest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-2/id1317692806/reviews) | **[4.2 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 552 | **699** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #33 | **#14** |
| Size | 354 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### PAKO 2

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Racing, #96 Top Paid · Casual (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


### Wreckfest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Racing, #97 Top Paid · Action, #134 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense demolition derby and no-rules racing with realistic physics. Customize your vehicles with upgrades and armor for unique combat motorsport action. Compete in career modes, challenge modes, and local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Deep vehicle customization, Demolition derby arenas, Banger racing, Career mode, Local multiplayer, Unique challenge modes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steel & Wheels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banger Racing Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modified Monsters Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rusty Rats Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| American All-Stars Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Getaway Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Racing Heroes Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Off-Road Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 1 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Great controls with controller support
- 🔥 Impressive graphics and physics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔧 Customization and tuning limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Stuck in reverse issue
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Multiplayer server issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Improve customization options
- Implement cloud save support
- Add more tracks and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAKO 2 free?

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

### Is Wreckfest free?

Wreckfest costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAKO 2 or Wreckfest?

Wreckfest is rated higher. PAKO 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Wreckfest averages 4.2 from 699 ratings.

### Do PAKO 2 or Wreckfest have ads?

Neither PAKO 2 nor Wreckfest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAKO 2 or Wreckfest?

PAKO 2 ships an update weekly, and Wreckfest monthly. Most recently, PAKO 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wreckfest on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PAKO 2 or Wreckfest?

PAKO 2 currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Wreckfest at #14. 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.*