# Bubble Blast Adventure vs Pac.io

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Blast Adventure at 4.9 against Pac.io's 4.2. Bubble Blast Adventure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 54%). Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (297 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bubble Blast Adventure sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubble Blast Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Bubble Blast Adventure's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pac.io's.

Bubble Blast Adventure ships an update every 5 months, Pac.io fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Blast Adventure | Pac.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-adventure/id847364752/reviews)** | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Blast Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-adventure/id847364752)

Embark on a platforming adventure to rescue a kingdom from an invading tribe. Collect artifacts, defeat enemies, and explore over 80 levels. Customize your characters and enhance abilities through an interactive shop.

**Highlights:** Platforming actions: rolling, jumping, exploding, Collect special items and artifacts, Defeat the evil Bubble Square Tribe, Over 80 fun levels, Interactive shop to boost abilities, Customizable characters, Supports 15+ languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fourth Permanent Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fifth Permanent Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sixth Permanent Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retry All day Long | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret Wall Scanner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Money! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Everything ! | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pac.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778)

Engage in an addictive grid-battle by swiping to outsmart opponents and dominate the arena. Utilize a variety of power-ups and unlock unique skins to enhance your gameplay and rise through the ranks. Enjoy endless fun offline or online with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls for movement, Strategic power-ups, Unlockable skins, Offline and online play, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magnet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thunder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sword | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun Pac-Man inspired mechanics
- 👥 Real multiplayer players (not just bots)
- ⚡ Fast-paced and entertaining
- 🏆 Leaderboard and competitive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⚠️ Ads interrupt and crash the game
- 😤 Unfair difficulty and instant death
- 🎮 Sliding controls instead of D-pad/joystick
- 🤖 Questionable AI behavior and cheating

**Reported bugs**

- Ads crash game at end of video
- Game freezes after ad completion
- Pink screen ad that cannot be closed
- Instant death upon spawning
- Players getting stuck behind walls

**Requested features**

- Arrow buttons or D-pad controls instead of sliding
- Ad-free premium version for purchase
- Ability to disable ads with WiFi off
- Friend list and private room creation
- Real player names instead of randomized ones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Blast Adventure free?

Bubble Blast Adventure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pac.io free?

Pac.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Blast Adventure or Pac.io?

Bubble Blast Adventure is rated higher. Bubble Blast Adventure averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.2 from 297 ratings.

### Do Bubble Blast Adventure or Pac.io have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Bubble Blast Adventure does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Blast Adventure or Pac.io?

Bubble Blast Adventure ships an update every 5 months, and Pac.io fortnightly. Most recently, Bubble Blast Adventure was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pac.io on October 17, 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.*