# aa Pro vs Paper.io 4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: aa Pro at none against Paper.io 4's 1. aa Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Paper.io 4's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. aa Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for aa Pro against 4.4 for Paper.io 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io 4 has 16K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of aa Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of Paper.io 4's.

aa Pro ships an update fortnightly, Paper.io 4 monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa Pro | Paper.io 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-pro-insert-master-and-loop-circle-ball-games/id1135211737/reviews) | **[4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PEI FU LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006695506) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### aa Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-pro-insert-master-and-loop-circle-ball-games/id1135211737)

A minimalist arcade game testing your reflexes and control with one-touch gameplay. Navigate through levels by shooting a ball and avoiding crashes. It's a game of risk, reaction, and calm under pressure.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Risk and reflex challenges, Minimalist arcade design, 2000 levels, 50 game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paper.io 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779)

Experience a smooth 3D drawing and territory conquest game. Expand your zone, avoid other players, and aim to capture 100% of the map. Compete to claim the most land.

**Highlights:** Smooth 3D drawing experience, Territory conquest gameplay, Multiplayer competition, Capture 100% of the map, Avoid other players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⚡ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and challenging
- 🌐 Multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔧 Buggy controls and unresponsive movement
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 💤 Lags and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited visibility and camera issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when reaching high coverage percentages
- Invisible players and disappearing territory
- Controls becoming inverted or unresponsive
- Inconsistent scoring and progress not saving

**Requested features**

- Ability to see other players on the map
- More game modes and level variations
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa Pro free?

aa Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paper.io 4 free?

Paper.io 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, aa Pro or Paper.io 4?

Paper.io 4 is rated higher. aa Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Paper.io 4 averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.

### Do aa Pro or Paper.io 4 have ads?

Paper.io 4 shows ads; aa Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, aa Pro or Paper.io 4?

aa Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Paper.io 4 monthly. Most recently, aa Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paper.io 4 on October 24, 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.*