PAKO vs Chameleon Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PAKO
Experience intense car chases in closed environments with no escape. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards and unlock achievements. Enjoy a slick visual style and adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.
- Change camera views
- Multiple vehicles
- 19 diverse locations
- Online highscore lists
- PAKO CALYPSE game mode
- Achievements
- Adrenaline-pumping soundtrack
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PAKO - CAR CHASE SIMULATOR Closed area. No Escape. How long would you last? See how far you can make it on online leaderboards! "It's a simple game, but nails that 'one more go' feeling that high score games thrive on. It also looks and sounds great, with a very slick visual style." (TouchArcade: Game of the Week) "4/5 stars. With a great art style, exciting music, and fun, simple gameplay, PAKO is the most fun you'll have crashing a car." (148apps) !!! iPhone 5 optimized, we don't recommend playing with older devices !!! FEATURES - Change camera view between classic and 3rd person chase cam - Different vehicles in 19 locations: Mall, Suburbia, Cemetery, Highway, Square, Old Town, Desert, Arena, Airport, Beach, Hockey rink, Finland, Trailer park, Launch site, Moon, Rallycross, Lakeside, Forest and Aftermath - Online highscore lists for each map and a combined highscore of all maps - PAKOCALYPSE game mode for hardcore players - Achievements for all locations - Super secret achievements !!! - Adrenaline pumping soundtrack by DKSTR - Quick restart, no waiting - No ads FOLLOW US http://facebook.com/pakoTMG http://twitter.com/treemengames ANY QUESTIONS? support@treemengames.com
Chameleon Run
Navigate challenging levels in this fast-paced autorunner. Switch colors to match the ground as you run and jump, utilizing unique mechanics like double jumps. Compete for the fastest times on non-linear levels with stylish graphics.
- Fast-paced running, jumping, and color switching
- Double jump and head jump mechanics
- Pixel-perfect physics
- Stylish, colorful graphics
- Non-linear levels with objectives
- Fastest time leaderboards
- Simple two-button controls
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Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more. Your goal is to switch your color to match the ground as you run and jump from platform to platform. Sounds easy right? Well think again! Features - Fast paced running, jumping and switching colors - Fun jumping mechanics like "double jump" and "head jump" - Pixel perfect physics - Stylish, super smooth and colorful graphics - Non-linear levels with 3 special objectives in each one - Compete for the fastest time on each level - Simple two button controls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chameleon Run at 4.7 against PAKO's 4.2. Chameleon Run also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and review sentiment (94% vs 69%). PAKO's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
PAKO costs $1.99 and Chameleon Run $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chameleon Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chameleon Run has 21K ratings behind it against 455, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of PAKO's written reviews are positive against 94% of Chameleon Run's.
PAKO ships an update monthly, Chameleon Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PAKO | Chameleon Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (455 ratings) | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 455 | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #84 | #36 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tree Men Games | Noodlecake |
Customer experience
PAKO
Chameleon Run
User reviews
PAKO
From 455 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Simple but effective
- 🚀 Worth the money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Game freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Sensitive controls
- 🐛 One-hit kills
- 🐛 Limited map size
- 🐛 Lack of customization
Chameleon Run
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 💎 Challenging levels with replayability
- 🎨 Vibrant, minimalist graphics
Room to improve
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 💤 Lack of new content/levels
- 🧠 Steep learning curve
Bugs and requests
PAKO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes after long runs
- Replay shows wrong replay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
6 requests- Damage system/health bar
- Ability to choose vehicles
- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox/custom map mode
- Ability to get out of car
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- More game modes (e.g. police mode)
Chameleon Run
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes on older devices
- Issues with color switching on certain levels
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and worlds
- Additional gameplay modes
- Customization options for characters
In-app purchases
PAKO
No in-app purchases
Chameleon Run
No in-app purchases
