# #DRIVE vs PAKO 3

The clearest difference is rating: #DRIVE at 4.6 against PAKO 3's 4.0. #DRIVE also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 44%) and ratings volume (31K vs 911). PAKO 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #DRIVE sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PAKO 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#DRIVE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #DRIVE has 31K ratings behind it against 911, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of #DRIVE's written reviews are positive against 44% of PAKO 3's.

#DRIVE ships an update every 3 weeks, PAKO 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #DRIVE | PAKO 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id1366180154/reviews)** | [4.0 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-3/id1566994740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 911 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 744 MB | 660 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Perfect Dude S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498490654) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## What reviewers say

### #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


### PAKO 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-3/id1566994740)

Experience thrilling car chases with simple, addictive gameplay. Unlock numerous levels and vehicles across four distinct game modes, including getaway driving, racing, survival, and area capture. Compete on leaderboards and customize your cars.

**Highlights:** 4 game modes: Getaway Driver, Racing, Survival, Capture area, 30+ levels and cars to unlock, Unlock and paint cars, Leaderboard competition, Achievements, iCloud saving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #DRIVE free?

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

### Is PAKO 3 free?

PAKO 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, #DRIVE or PAKO 3?

#DRIVE is rated higher. #DRIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while PAKO 3 averages 4.0 from 911 ratings.

### Do #DRIVE or PAKO 3 have ads?

Both #DRIVE and PAKO 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, #DRIVE or PAKO 3?

#DRIVE ships an update every 3 weeks, and PAKO 3 fortnightly. Most recently, #DRIVE was updated on September 25, 2026 and PAKO 3 on September 22, 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.*