# Watergate vs Pac.io

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watergate | Pac.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watergate/id977476689/reviews)** | [4.2 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacio/id1274026778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Will Carlough](https://appshunter.io/developer/792070149) | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) |

## What reviewers say

### Watergate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watergate/id977476689)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*