Comparison

PAKO vs ZBalls

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Change camera views
  • Multiple vehicles
  • 19 diverse locations
  • Online highscore lists
  • PAKO CALYPSE game mode
  • Achievements
  • Adrenaline-pumping soundtrack
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

ZBalls

Features
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Aim, release, and watch the chain reaction. ZBalls is a fast arcade brick breaker where every shot matters. Bounce balls through numbered bricks, collect coins, unlock new balls and shooters, and survive as the board keeps moving toward the ground. Features: - Simple drag-and-release aiming - Bouncing ball physics and satisfying brick explosions - Power-ups including fireballs, magic balls, holder walls, and laser shots - Unlockable balls and UFO shooters - Score, best score, coins, and rank progression - Premium game: no subscription required Find the angle, clear the bricks, and push your best score higher.

Screenshots

PAKO4 screens
ZBalls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PAKO at none against ZBalls's 5. PAKO also leads on chart position (#94 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). ZBalls's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On ads 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

PAKO costs $1.99 and ZBalls $2.99 up front. ZBalls sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PAKO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAKO ships an update monthly, ZBalls every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PAKO versus ZBalls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPAKOZBalls
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (455 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings455 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB22 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTree Men GamesZero Apps

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)

ZBalls

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PAKO

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ZBalls

One-time5
  • 50$0.99
  • 100$1.99
  • 500$2.99
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  • 1000$3.99
  • 10000$5.99

Questions

Is PAKO free?
PAKO costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZBalls free?
ZBalls costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PAKO or ZBalls have ads?
Neither PAKO nor ZBalls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAKO or ZBalls?
PAKO ships an update monthly, and ZBalls every 5 days. Most recently, PAKO was updated on November 1, 2026 and ZBalls on October 24, 2026.

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