# TIME LOCKER+ vs PAC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TIME LOCKER+ at 88% against PAC's 66%. TIME LOCKER+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). PAC's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1.8K). 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, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAC has 13K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TIME LOCKER+'s written reviews are positive against 66% of PAC's.

TIME LOCKER+ ships an update every 2 months, PAC every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIME LOCKER+ | PAC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-locker-plus/id1673684254/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-256-plus/id6504184756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sotaro otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114692552) | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pac-man-256-plus/id6504184756)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TIME LOCKER+ free?

TIME LOCKER+ 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, TIME LOCKER+ or PAC?

TIME LOCKER+ is rated higher. TIME LOCKER+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while PAC averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

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

Neither TIME LOCKER+ nor PAC shows ads.

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

TIME LOCKER+ ships an update every 2 months, and PAC every 6 weeks. Most recently, TIME LOCKER+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and PAC on September 24, 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.*