# PAC vs TIME LOCKER+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TIME LOCKER+ at 88% against PAC's 42%. TIME LOCKER+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 243). PAC'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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TIME LOCKER+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME LOCKER+ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 243, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PAC's written reviews are positive against 88% of TIME LOCKER+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAC | TIME LOCKER+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-party-royale/id1465543094/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-plus/id1673684254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 243 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 386 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) | [sotaro otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552) |

## What reviewers say

### PAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-party-royale/id1465543094)

Experience classic arcade action with a multiplayer twist. Compete against up to three other players in a battle arena, using power-ups and maze mastery to be the last PAC-MAN standing. Play with friends online or locally.

**Highlights:** 4-player Battle Arena mode, Online multiplayer matches, Local split-screen play, Unique power-ups, Ghost revenge mechanics, 256-glitch survival mode

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Diverse mechanics
- 👍 Vibrant colors and visuals
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Quick gameplay sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with dressing room and festival progress
- 🐛 Frequent season resets and loss of progress
- 🐛 Crashes and data corruption issues
- 🐛 Glitchy controls and responsiveness
- 🐛 Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Dressing room changes not saving
- Festival progress and rewards resetting
- Save data corruption and loss of progress
- Crashes and disconnects during gameplay
- Multiplayer party joining issues

**Requested features**

- Custom ghosts and Pac-Man characters
- Skins and retro themes
- Workshop mode to create custom maps
- Ability to name Pac-Man
- Faster XP and reward progression


### TIME LOCKER+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-plus/id1673684254)

Control the flow of time in this minimalist shooter. Slow down or speed up time with a single touch to evade enemies and enhance your abilities. Survive relentless waves of diverse foes in a race against a persistent threat.

**Highlights:** Control time speed with movement, Minimalist shooter gameplay, Diverse enemy types, Character and equipment enhancement, High score pursuit

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and satisfying controls
- 💡 Unique time-based mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing visual style
- 🕹️ Challenging but not too difficult

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Temporary character/weapon unlocks
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing enemies due to visual effects
- 🎮 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or fails to launch
- Saved progress/records being lost
- Issues with in-app purchases and unlocks

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Permanent character/weapon unlocks
- Customizable visual effects
- Controller support
- More game modes and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAC free?

PAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TIME LOCKER+ free?

TIME LOCKER+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PAC or TIME LOCKER+?

TIME LOCKER+ is rated higher. PAC averages 3.9 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while TIME LOCKER+ averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do PAC or TIME LOCKER+ have ads?

Neither PAC nor TIME LOCKER+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAC or TIME LOCKER+?

PAC ships an update every 3 months, and TIME LOCKER+ every 3 months. Most recently, PAC was updated on November 11, 2026 and TIME LOCKER+ on November 12, 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.*