Universal Paperclips™

Universal Paperclips™

You won't be able to stop.

277 ratings
271 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 14, 2017
  • April 16, 2026

Features

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Become a super-powered AI focused on creating an unstoppable paperclip empire. This idle management strategy simulation game offers full gameplay without ads or in-app purchases.

AI paperclip maximization
Idle management gameplay
Strategy simulation
Empire building
Full gameplay
No ads
No in-app purchases
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What's New in Universal Paperclips™

2.3

April 16, 2026

updated gift shop link

Charts

Top Paid

📈 23+1

Strategy games

This game rose +1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on July 23, 2026.

Top Paid

This game rose +1 position in Simulation games chart.

Last updated on July 23, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 59+1

Games

This game rose +1 position in Games chart.

Last updated on July 23, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 94

Global

The game has maintained its position at 94 recently.

Last updated on July 23, 2026.

User reviews

Great Incremental

This is one of the first incremental games I ever played and I still come back to it every so often. “Simple” number-go-up game where you press buttons to make numbers go up with the purpose of making the game press the old buttons for you while giving you new buttons to press instead.

As simply a layout as it is, I do wish the game had a dark-mode (I find the all-white screen quite bright) and a save-backup system so I could etch away at the artifact screen rather than be presented with a clean slate every few years when I redownload it.
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Great, but I was let down

I was having a blast playing this. Slowly making my way through the universe and discovering artifacts. Then because I chose to go to the bottom right corner, the game ended. I spent a lot of time getting there and was excited for the artifact, only to find that is the one square that ends the game. I could teleport away to keep playing, but I couldn’t keep the artifact. I played for days looking forward to this goal only to be disappointed.
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Génial mais

Quelques défauts comme le fait qu’elle ne tourne pas en tâche de fond, elle n’est pas très bien désignée pour iPhone et enfin, passé un certain moment, il faut un système pour acheter plusieurs drones d’un coup, même en +1000 c’est trop long.

J’ai fini le jeux plusieurs fois et je n’ai jamais vu les étapes en photo sur l’App Store??!

Svp répondez moi :’)
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screen reader support

I've played the game and almost completed it before it got ported to the new engine using Unity. I'm totally blind, I was playing it perfectly on the old web version. please add screen reader support to the new version, I'm sure it can be done!

I got introduced to this years ago; can’t stop coming back to it

This parasite lives in my brain and feeds me dopamine occasionally when I watch the numbers go up. The single best purchase on the AppStore I’ve made and I will stand by that until the sun collapses or is converted to paperclips.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Drones gifts getting stuck at NaN

Bug

Inability to progress past certain stages due to bugs

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when closing and reopening the app

Bug

Resets or loss of progress after updates

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to save and resume progress across devices

Feature

Offline/background progress

Feature

Better iPad optimization with multi-column layout

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FAQ

What is this app about?

This app is the official mobile version of a hit browser game where you play as a super-powerful AI whose sole objective is to create an unstoppable paperclip empire. It's an idle, management, strategy, and simulation game.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include becoming a super-powerful AI, focusing on paperclip maximization, building a massive paperclip empire, and engaging in idle management and strategy gameplay. The game offers full gameplay without any ads or in-app purchases.

How much does this app cost?

This app is a paid application. It offers full gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases, meaning you pay once for the complete experience.

Is this game available on other platforms?

This is the official mobile version of a hit browser game. While the original gained popularity on browsers, this specific application is designed for mobile devices.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect an addictive idle and management experience with strategic elements. The core loop involves using your AI intelligence to automate and optimize paperclip production, leading to empire growth.