Comparison

Snake.io+ vs PAC

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

Head to head
About

Snake.io+

Grow your snake by eating pellets and outmaneuver opponents in this battle royale arcade game. Outlive other players by strategically surrounding them and collecting their dropped mass. Enjoy offline play and compete for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Slither and grow by eating pellets
  • Surround and defeat other snakes
  • Collect exploded mass for growth
  • Eject mass to boost speed
  • Offline and online play
  • Monthly live events for exclusive skins
Features
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Slither, eat, and survive! The greatest .io game of all time is now on Apple Arcade. Win by collecting pellets in order to grow bigger and surround other snakes to beat them. Join over 200 million players who have played Snake.io and participate in monthly live events to earn exclusive skins for your collection. == How to Play Snake.io+ == - Cut in front of other snakes quickly to make them explode when they hit you head on - After they explode into pellets, eat them as fast as you can to gain more mass - Eject mass to boost your speed with one button - Try to beat the highest score based on your length during a round - Internet connection is not needed, play wherever, whether you are offline or online - Compare with friends to see who has the highest best score Controls are fine-tuned to have the precision and maneuverability to give you the edge in besting other snakes and for an amazing gameplay experience! Send us your feedback, it helps us give you the best game experience! Customer Support https://kooapps.com/#contactus Privacy Policy https://kooapps.com/privacypolicy.php Terms of Service https://www.kooapps.com/terms.php

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

Snake.io+4 screens
PAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

Snake.io+ and PAC both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Snake.io+'s written reviews are positive against 66% of PAC's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Snake.io+ against 4.6 for PAC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Snake.io+'s written reviews are positive against 66% of PAC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake.io+ ships an update every 2 months, PAC every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Snake.io+ versus PAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake.io+PAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings)4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKooappsBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

Snake.io+

All ratings35,504 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews2,658 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.5%

PAC

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

User reviews

Snake.io+

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🎨 Lots of skins and customization options
  • 🎉 Seasonal events and challenges
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤖 Unclear if playing against real players or bots
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing daily challenges
  • 🕰️ Events and challenges take too long to complete
  • 🤕 Can be frustrating when dying quickly

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

Snake.io+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Daily challenge panel disappearing
  • Progress not syncing across devices
  • Leaderboard issues and score resets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a pause button
  • Implement multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Provide more information about game mechanics
  • Increase difficulty options and AI challenge
  • Allow creating and customizing own skins

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

Snake.io+

No in-app purchases

None

PAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snake.io+ free?
Snake.io+ 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, Snake.io+ or PAC?
Snake.io+ and PAC are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 36K and 13K ratings respectively.
Do Snake.io+ or PAC have ads?
Neither Snake.io+ nor PAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snake.io+ or PAC?
Snake.io+ ships an update every 2 months, and PAC every 6 weeks. Most recently, Snake.io+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and PAC on September 24, 2026.

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