# Jumping Frog Strategy vs Pac.io

The clearest difference is rating: Jumping Frog Strategy at 5.0 against Pac.io's 4.2. Jumping Frog Strategy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Pac.io's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (297 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pac.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Jumping Frog Strategy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jumping Frog Strategy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pac.io has 297 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Jumping Frog Strategy's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pac.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jumping Frog Strategy ships an update every 13 months, Pac.io fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumping Frog Strategy | Pac.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-frog-strategy/id920772251/reviews)** | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [国财 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/796061213) | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) |

## What reviewers say

### Jumping Frog Strategy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-frog-strategy/id920772251)

A clever puzzle game where you strategically swap frog positions by tapping the screen. Aim to swap the frogs' starting spots within a time limit. Enjoy gorgeous graphics and new levels added regularly.

**Highlights:** Strategic frog swapping gameplay, Time-based challenges, Gorgeous graphics, Themed levels, Regularly updated levels, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Jumping Frog Strategy free?

Jumping Frog Strategy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pac.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jumping Frog Strategy or Pac.io?

Jumping Frog Strategy is rated higher. Jumping Frog Strategy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.2 from 297 ratings.

### Do Jumping Frog Strategy or Pac.io have ads?

Pac.io shows ads; Jumping Frog Strategy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jumping Frog Strategy or Pac.io?

Jumping Frog Strategy ships an update every 13 months, and Pac.io fortnightly. Most recently, Jumping Frog Strategy was updated on October 17, 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.*