Comparison

Watergate vs Pac.io

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

Head to head
About

Watergate

Experience a unique puzzle game where you simultaneously control two legendary reporters. Navigate the complexities of a historical event with this brain-bending, free-to-play title.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual character control
  • Historical puzzle gameplay
  • Brain-bending challenges
  • Free to play
  • No in-app purchases
  • No advertisements
Features
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Hey, listen. History's super boring, I know. But despite being about history, Watergate is a fun, cool game! You control the legendary reporters Woodward and Bernstein at the same time and it's going to break your brain how fun it is! I'm going to say it again. Controlling two guys. Same time. For real. Why are you still reading this? Just download it, it's free, there's no IAP, there's no ads or nothing. Seriously, I'm not kidding, I'm not going to say anything else interesting, download the game! Geez, what's wrong with you. You're still reading? Do you just have slow internet and you're reading this while it downloads? I hope so. It'll be worth it, I promise.

About

Pac.io

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
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Pac.io – Swipe, Power Up, and Dominate the Grid! Dive into the ultimate io grid-battle! Swipe in four directions, outsmart your opponents, and become the King of the grid. Every move counts—strategize, dodge, and strike to stay on top! Unleash Epic Power-Ups Turn the tide of battle with incredible power-ups: Bomb, Ghost, 5x Multiplier, Magnet, Sword, Thunder, Freeze, Laser, and Speed Up. Eat bigger players, escape tricky situations, and crush your enemies with style. Use them wisely—power waits for no one! Unlock Legendary Skins Show off your legendary skins as you rise through the ranks. Each skin makes you look epic and adds extra flair while you dominate the battlefield. Game Highlights • Play anywhere—offline or online, anytime. • Smooth, intuitive swipe controls for lightning-fast moves. • Easy to learn, impossible to put down. • FREE to play with endless battles, power-ups, and epic fun! Swipe, power up, and conquer—become the ultimate legend in Pac.io!

Screenshots

Watergate4 screens
Pac.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watergate at 100% against Pac.io's 54%. Watergate also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Pac.io's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 13). On price 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watergate 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 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Watergate's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pac.io's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Watergate versus Pac.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatergatePac.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better4.2 (297 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better53.9% of reviews
Number of ratings13297 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB139 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperWill CarloughNomadic Bear Games

Customer experience

Watergate

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pac.io

All ratings297 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.0%

Bugs and requests

Watergate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pac.io

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Power pellet duration inconsistencies
  • Game glitching and crashing frequently

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Grace period or invincibility after spawn
  • Sound effects and audio
  • New items, levels, and game updates
  • Revert to original 2024 version

In-app purchases

None

Watergate

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pac.io

One-time10
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$4.99
  • Magnet$4.99
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  • Thunder$4.99
  • Sword$4.99
  • Big Coin Pack$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Large Coin Pack$19.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$49.99
  • Massive Coin Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Watergate free?
Watergate 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, Watergate or Pac.io?
Watergate is rated higher. Watergate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Pac.io averages 4.2 from 297 ratings.
Do Watergate or Pac.io have ads?
Pac.io shows ads; Watergate does not.

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