# Drifty Runaway vs PAKO 3

The clearest difference is rating: Drifty Runaway at 4.4 against PAKO 3's 4.0. Drifty Runaway also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). PAKO 3's advantage is ratings volume (920 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drifty Runaway sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PAKO 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drifty Runaway holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAKO 3 has 920 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Drifty Runaway ships an update weekly, PAKO 3 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drifty Runaway | PAKO 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifty-runaway/id1532984672/reviews)** | [4.0 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-3/id1566994740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **920** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 414 MB | 660 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fernando Giovanini](https://appshunter.io/developer/884254593) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## What reviewers say

### Drifty Runaway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drifty-runaway/id1532984672)

Engage in a high-octane chase, evading police in this thrilling racing game. Collect cars, utilize power-ups, and master drifting to stay ahead. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock new scenarios for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Car collection and customization, Variety of power-ups, Unlockable scenarios, Offline play, Leaderboards and achievements, Daily rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electric Pack! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Promo Dougnuts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beach Promotion | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Night Runaway | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shovel Rider | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Undertaker | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack 14000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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 Drifty Runaway free?

Drifty Runaway 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, Drifty Runaway or PAKO 3?

Drifty Runaway is rated higher. Drifty Runaway averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PAKO 3 averages 4.0 from 920 ratings.

### Do Drifty Runaway or PAKO 3 have ads?

Both Drifty Runaway and PAKO 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drifty Runaway or PAKO 3?

Drifty Runaway ships an update weekly, and PAKO 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Drifty Runaway was updated on November 3, 2026 and PAKO 3 on November 3, 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.*