# Packz vs Message Games

Packz and Message Games both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Message Games's written reviews are positive against 50% of Packz's. Message Games also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Packz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Message Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Packz asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Packz against 4.6 for Message Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packz has 22K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Packz's written reviews are positive against 92% of Message Games's.

Packz ships an update fortnightly, Message Games weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packz | Message Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packz/id6755495631/reviews)** | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games-mini-match/id6787166418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Packz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854204201) | [Apps And Things, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787166420) |

## What reviewers say

### Packz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packz/id6755495631)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Sports, #3 Top Free · Card, #33 Top Free · Games, #204 Top Free (US App Store)

Simulate opening trading card mystery boxes with the chance to receive cards of real-world value. Keep desired cards, ship them home, or sell unwanted ones for instant cash withdrawals. Must be 18+ to participate.

**Highlights:** Open virtual trading card packs, Receive cards with real-world value, Ship physical cards to your address, Sell unwanted cards for cash, Instant cash withdrawals, Gamified pack opening animation

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Message Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games-mini-match/id6787166418)

Engage in a variety of fun games directly within iMessage with friends. Enjoy classic board games, competitive challenges, and creative drawing games. Unlock exclusive content and additional game modes with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Play games within iMessage, Multiple game types available, 2 Player Multiplayer, Subscriber-only games, Additional game modes, New games added regularly

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly: Games for iMessage | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly: Games for iMessage | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly: Games for iMessage | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly: Games for iMessage | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly: Games for iMessage | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packz free?

Packz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Message Games free?

Message Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packz or Message Games?

Packz is rated higher. Packz averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Message Games averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.

### Do Packz or Message Games have ads?

Message Games shows ads; Packz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packz or Message Games?

Packz ships an update fortnightly, and Message Games weekly. Most recently, Packz was updated on October 26, 2026 and Message Games on October 25, 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.*