# PAKO Forever vs #DRIVE

PAKO Forever and #DRIVE both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of #DRIVE's written reviews are positive against 69% of PAKO Forever's. #DRIVE also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 8.5K). PAKO Forever's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAKO Forever sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and #DRIVE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PAKO Forever against 4.6 for #DRIVE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 31K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of PAKO Forever's written reviews are positive against 82% of #DRIVE's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAKO Forever | #DRIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 744 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) |

## What reviewers say

### PAKO Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197)

Engage in an endless car chase, aiming to survive as long as possible across procedurally generated levels. Discover secrets, utilize power-ups, and unlock new vehicles and customization options in this reimagined classic.

**Highlights:** Endless procedurally generated levels, Unlockable cars and paint options, Power-ups and secret areas, Portrait and landscape modes, Trophy collection, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage: Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Woods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Car Shop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Ruins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Future | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK EVERYTHING | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unavoidable head-on collisions with police cars
- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Glitches with power-up activation
- Vehicles getting stuck in the environment

**Requested features**

- More varied map layouts and obstacles
- Ability to customize or upgrade vehicles
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


### #DRIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154)

Experience an endless driving adventure inspired by 1970s action films. Choose your vehicle and destination, then hit the road for a thrilling, obstacle-avoiding journey. Immerse yourself in a world where the freedom of the drive is paramount.

**Highlights:** Endless driving gameplay, Inspired by 70s road/action movies, Car selection, Location selection, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #VIP Access Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| #VIP Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| 10000 Caps + 40 Postcards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Name | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Caps + 100 Postcards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Caps + 250 Postcards | $3.99 | one-time |
| #DRIVE Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Unique car and environment designs
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 📦 Lack of content and map variety
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
- 🤖 Repetitive dialogue and voice lines

**Reported bugs**

- Terrain not loading properly
- Inconsistent damage/crash mechanics
- Challenges not tracking properly
- Progression system issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Customization options for cars
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Offline mode or progress saving
- More diverse challenges and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAKO Forever free?

PAKO Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is #DRIVE free?

#DRIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PAKO Forever or #DRIVE?

#DRIVE is rated higher. PAKO Forever averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while #DRIVE averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do PAKO Forever or #DRIVE have ads?

Both PAKO Forever and #DRIVE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAKO Forever or #DRIVE?

PAKO Forever ships an update every 3 weeks, and #DRIVE every 3 weeks. Most recently, PAKO Forever was updated on September 27, 2026 and #DRIVE on September 27, 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.*