slither.io vs Paper.io 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
slither.io
Compete against other players in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming the remains of defeated opponents. Outmaneuver larger players to win and become the longest slither.
- Online multiplayer gameplay
- Grow by consuming player remains
- Outmaneuver opponents
- Become the longest slither
- Simple controls
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Play against other people online! Can you become the longest slither of the day? In slither.io, even if you're tiny, you have a chance to win. If you're skilled or lucky, you can swerve in front of a much larger player to defeat them! Boop or be booped! If your head touches another player, you will explode and die. But if other players run into YOU, then THEY will explode and you can eat their remains! slither.io is the real online multiplayer slithering game! Are you a snake or a worm? You're a slither! Download now and start slithering!
Paper.io 2
Expand your territory by drawing lines and capturing zones in this addictive multiplayer game. Outmaneuver opponents in fast-paced battles, collect unique skins, and aim to conquer the entire map.
- Expand territory by drawing trails
- Capture zones before enemies
- Fast-paced online multiplayer
- Collect and customize 100+ skins
- Satisfying drawing and arcade gameplay
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Join millions of players in the world's most satisfying .io game! Move around the arena, draw a trail to grow your territory, and claim the zone before someone cuts you off. Simple rules, endless fun! Fair warning: this game is seriously hard to put down! What makes Paper.io 2 so fun: ∙ Smooth, satisfying arcade gameplay that just feels right ∙ Online multiplayer you can jump into in seconds ∙ 100+ unique skins to collect ∙ Free rewards every day ∙ Quick matches that fit into any break ∙ A secret surprise if you manage to capture the entire map
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paper.io 2 at 4.5 against slither.io's 3.8. Paper.io 2 also leads on ratings volume (3M vs 3.3K) and chart position (#10 vs #42). slither.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. slither.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paper.io 2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Paper.io 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io 2 has 3M ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of slither.io's written reviews are positive against 52% of Paper.io 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
slither.io ships an update weekly, Paper.io 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | slither.io | Paper.io 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (3.3K ratings) | 4.5 (3M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews — better | 51.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | 3M — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #42 | #10 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lowtech Studios LLC | Voodoo |
Customer experience
slither.io
Paper.io 2
User reviews
slither.io
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable snake skins
- 🚀 Offline mode available
- 👍 No ads (if paid)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent lags and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches causing unfair deaths
- 🐛 Inability to control snake movements
- 🐛 Inappropriate player names
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
Paper.io 2
From 3M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 📱 Works offline
Room to improve
- 🔍 Glitches and bugs causing loss of progress
- 💸 Excessive ads, even after paying for ad removal
- 🤖 Unclear if playing against real players or bots
- 🕰️ Frustrating mid-game ads interrupting gameplay
Bugs and requests
slither.io
Reported bugs
4 issues- Screen freezing during gameplay
- Inability to change skins
- Forced speed boosts causing crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to play with friends
- More customization options
- Pause button for offline mode
- Endless game board
- Improved AI difficulty
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- Prevent other players from stealing kills
Paper.io 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Disappearing land/progress
- Inability to kill opponents in their own territory
- Inconsistent skin/challenge tracking
- Freezing and crashing issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add real multiplayer mode
- Improve challenge and goal system
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
- Expand game modes beyond just territory capture
In-app purchases
slither.io
- Remove Ads$3.99
Paper.io 2
- Fistful of Gems$0.79
- No Ads Trial$0.99
- Fistful of Gems$0.99
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- Fistful of Gems$1.09
- Special Offer2 variants$1.99
- Special Offer$3.99
- Bucket of Gems$4.19
- Special Offer 6$4.99
- Special Offer2 variants$4.99
- Bucket of Gems$4.99
- Skin Bundle2 variants$4.99
- BreakTime Offer$4.99
- Special Offer 7$4.99
- Skip’its (Medium)$5.99
- No Ads$9.99
- Wagon of Gems$9.99
- No Ads (Offer)$9.99
- Mountain of Gems$19.99
