Comparison

8bit Doves vs Jet Paco

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

Head to head
About

8bit Doves

Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.

Highlights
  • VR Gameboy adventure
  • Pixelated dream mazes
  • Flight-inspired navigation
  • Intuitive two-button gameplay
  • Multiple level packs with distinct themes
  • Stunning 4-color pixel art
Features
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.

About

Jet Paco

Features
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Build your rocket. Fuel it up. Escape the planet. Jet Paco is a fast-paced space arcade game about precision, timing and survival. Fly with your jetpack, collect rocket parts in the correct order and bring them safely to your base. Then deliver the fuel you need to launch into the next sector. Drones stand between you and your escape. Fight back, manage your energy and make every landing count. FEATURES - Original 16-bit-style pixel art, animated characters and a layered orbital backdrop with parallax scrolling. - Two touch control styles: classic taps or independent direction, thrust and fire buttons. - Game controller support. - Five power-ups: triple shot, enhanced laser, shield, magnet and jetpack boost. - A replayable tutorial and objective markers to guide you to rocket parts, fuel and your base. - Original chiptune music and sound effects, with separate volume controls. - Full-screen play on iPhone and adaptable iPad layouts with rotation support. - Pause controls, optional haptics, Reduce Motion support and accessible interface improvements. - Fast rounds, local high scores and progressively tougher enemies. - No ads. Just arcade action. Easy to learn. Hard to master. Good luck, pilot.

Screenshots

8bit Doves4 screens
Jet Paco4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jet Paco at $0.99 against 8bit Doves's $2.99. 8bit Doves's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

8bit Doves costs $2.99 and Jet Paco $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, Jet Paco every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
8bit Doves versus Jet Paco: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8bit DovesJet Paco
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.4 (563 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings563 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeJose Hidalgo Romero

Bugs and requests

8bit Doves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize the character
  • Inclusion of a story or narrative
  • Better tutorial or control explanation

Jet Paco

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8bit Doves

No in-app purchases

None

Jet Paco

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8bit Doves free?
8bit Doves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jet Paco free?
Jet Paco costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8bit Doves or Jet Paco have ads?
Neither 8bit Doves nor Jet Paco shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8bit Doves or Jet Paco?
8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, and Jet Paco every 9 months. Most recently, 8bit Doves was updated on November 6, 2026 and Jet Paco on October 24, 2026.

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