# PAKO 3 vs Goober Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Goober Dash at 4.5 against PAKO 3's 4.0. Goober Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 43%). PAKO 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Goober Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 920 and 323 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of PAKO 3's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goober Dash's.

PAKO 3 ships an update fortnightly, Goober Dash every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAKO 3 | Goober Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-3/id1566994740/reviews) | **[4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **920** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 660 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [Winterpixel Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585995082) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Goober Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038)

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races against up to 31 other players. Navigate challenging courses filled with obstacles and discover hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line first. Customize your character and even create and share your own levels.

**Highlights:** 32-player multiplayer battles, Hundreds of hand-crafted courses, Dash ability for maneuvering, Customizable characters, Level Creator for custom courses, Seasonal leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1c | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5c | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5d | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Unique and creative level editor
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Multiplayer with other players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues
- 🔑 Frustrating sign-in and account issues
- 💰 Monetization model could be improved
- 🎨 Level editor could be more user-friendly
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be challenging for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Issues with screen orientation and controls on mobile
- Inconsistent qualification and scoring during races
- Matchmaking and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and level variety
- Improve the level editor with more tools and customization options
- Implement a ranking system or leagues for competitive play
- Allow players to change their username
- Add more customization options for player characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAKO 3 free?

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

### Is Goober Dash free?

Goober Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PAKO 3 or Goober Dash?

Goober Dash is rated higher. PAKO 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 920 ratings, while Goober Dash averages 4.5 from 323 ratings.

### Do PAKO 3 or Goober Dash have ads?

PAKO 3 shows ads; Goober Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, PAKO 3 or Goober Dash?

PAKO 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Goober Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, PAKO 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Goober Dash 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.*