Comparison

TMNT Splintered Fate vs PAC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

TMNT Splintered Fate

Engage in fast-paced, roguelike action as one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Battle through randomized levels, upgrade unique abilities, and team up with friends to rescue Splinter from the Foot Clan.

Highlights
  • Roguelike action combat
  • Randomized power-ups and layouts
  • Playable Turtles with unique abilities
  • Up to four-player co-op
  • Upgrade Turtle powers
  • Battle classic TMNT foes
Features
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Splinter is captured. The Foot Clan are on the attack. New York City is in chaos! Enter the FIGHT, ADAPT, REPEAT portal loop of Splintered Fate to set things straight. When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder, mysterious portals simultaneously appear across NYC. With April and Metalhead analyzing recovered artifacts for clues, the Turtles battle to recover their father from the clutches of the Foot Clan. However, as the gang gets ever ​closer to Splinter’s otherworldly location, an even greater threat lingers in the shadows… - Roguelike action game!- Fast, visceral and exciting combat puts you in the middle of Turtle brawls - No two runs are the same- Randomized power-ups, room layouts, and boss modifiers for gnarly fun! - Play your favorite Turtle- Take control of all four Turtles, each with unique powers and abilities - Unite the Brothers- Bodacious co-op gameplay with up to four players - Travel through iconic TMNT NYC locations- Starting in the sewers and ending in an epic rooftop battle! - Upgrade your Turtle powers- Unlock and level-up your powers to become a master ninja - Defeat your enemies- Face off against a host of classic TMNT foes and factions TMNT Splintered Fate collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below. Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon Terms of Use Agreement. For users residing in the EU, TMNT Splintered Fate may include the use of persistent identifiers for game management purposes and installation of this app constitutes your permission to such usage of persistent identifiers for all users on your device. Terms of Use Agreement: https://www.nick.com/legal/ussoge/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://mobilefiles.nick.com/privacyaa.htm The Terms of Use Agreement for this app includes arbitration for disputes – see FAQs: http://www.nick.com/faqs/

About

PAC

Navigate a classic maze, outsmarting ghosts and avoiding a deadly glitch. This revamped endless runner offers new goals, upgrades, and power-ups for a fresh experience. Explore diverse worlds from iconic PAC-MAN games.

Highlights
  • Endless maze navigation
  • Avoid ghosts and the Glitch
  • New goals and permanent upgrades
  • Unlockable power-ups
  • Worlds from classic PAC-MAN games
  • Over 15 power-ups
  • Controller support
Features
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Welcome this classic hit to Apple Arcade! Brought to you by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Hipster Whale, the creators of Crossy Road+ and Crossy Road Castle. PAC-MAN256 was selected as among Apple’s Best Games 2015 and is recognized as: « The Game Awards 2015 Nominated Best Mobile/Handheld Game » « 19th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Nominated Mobile Game of the Year » PAC-MAN 256+ is a revamped and remastered return of the classic endless runner. Navigate the maze and avoid the ghosts in classic PAC-MAN fashion, but look out for the dreaded Glitch consuming the maze behind you! • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • Find a fresh experience with these new features - exclusive on Apple Arcade: ● Dive into exciting new goals and upgrades, plan your progression and unlock powerful permanent boosts ● Earn experience points through play and unlock crazy new power-ups, turning each maze run into a brand new experience ● Enjoy a selection of worlds from famous PAC-MAN games such as the classic retro version, PAC-MANIA, PAC-MAN CEDX and many more. Each world presents special objectives and unique alternative gameplay. • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • Enjoy everything that made PAC-MAN 256 a modern classic: ● A PAC-MAN experience perfectly reinvented for your mobile phone or tablet ● Outsmart ghosts with over 15 different power ups: Laser, Tornado, Giant and much more ● Stay ahead of the super-villain lurking in PAC-MAN since the beginning: The Glitch ● Take on a new gang of revived retro-ghosts, and learn how to avoid their moves ● Waka waka on PAC-DOTS and string a 256 combo for a super special surprise ● Support for playing with external game controllers • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • • ● • • • • •

Screenshots

TMNT Splintered Fate4 screens
PAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PAC at free against TMNT Splintered Fate's paid. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TMNT Splintered Fate against 4.6 for PAC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 13K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TMNT Splintered Fate ships an update monthly, PAC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TMNT Splintered Fate versus PAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMNT Splintered FatePAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37K ratings)4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better13K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB182 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperViacom International Inc.Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

TMNT Splintered Fate

All ratings36,675 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative19.9%

PAC

All ratings12,621 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative22.5%

User reviews

TMNT Splintered Fate

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
  • 🎨 Vibrant and faithful TMNT visuals
  • 🗣️ Excellent voice acting and dialogue
  • 🕹️ Unique playstyles for each turtle
  • 🔁 Engaging roguelike progression loop

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially during boss fights
  • 🔁 Frustrating to restart from the beginning after each death
  • 🔌 Potential save data issues and loss of progress
  • 🔍 Lack of checkpoints or ability to resume runs
  • 🤝 Limited multiplayer options (only with Game Center friends)

PAC

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique take on Pac-Man
  • 🎮 Fun with power-ups and upgrades
  • 🎉 Improved over original Pac-Man 256

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Broken/non-functioning goals
  • 🐛 Unresponsive/buggy controls
  • 🐛 Daily quests not resetting
  • 🐛 Achievements in wrong language

Bugs and requests

TMNT Splintered Fate

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes during boss battles
  • Save data corruption or loss of progress
  • Connectivity issues with multiplayer
  • Unresponsive or inconsistent controls
  • Graphical glitches or visual bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add online multiplayer matchmaking
  • Implement save checkpoints or progression system
  • Expand the roster of playable characters
  • Introduce new game modes or challenges
  • Improve accessibility options and controller support

PAC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Objectives not progressing
  • Bomb radius upgrade not working
  • Pac-Man movement issues
  • Pricing/purchase bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add arrow key controls
  • Allow disabling of power-ups
  • Implement local multiplayer
  • Add more worlds/levels

In-app purchases

None

TMNT Splintered Fate

No in-app purchases

None

PAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TMNT Splintered Fate free?
TMNT Splintered Fate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAC free?
PAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TMNT Splintered Fate or PAC?
TMNT Splintered Fate and PAC are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 37K and 13K ratings respectively.
Do TMNT Splintered Fate or PAC have ads?
Neither TMNT Splintered Fate nor PAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TMNT Splintered Fate or PAC?
TMNT Splintered Fate ships an update monthly, and PAC every 6 weeks. Most recently, TMNT Splintered Fate was updated on September 24, 2026 and PAC on September 24, 2026.

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