# Paper.io vs Charg.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paper.io at 49% against Charg.io's 0%. Paper.io also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (156K vs 25). Charg.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Charg.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io has 156K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Paper.io's written reviews are positive against 0% of Charg.io's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io | Charg.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682/reviews)** | [3.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargio/id1294720651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682)

Conquer territory by expanding your colored area. Outmaneuver opponents and avoid having your tail touched. Victory is achieved by claiming all available space in this simple yet strategic game.

**Highlights:** Conquer territory, Outmaneuver opponents, Strategic gameplay, Simple controls, No internet connection required

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BEGINNER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| FAIR BUCKET | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| CASE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| BUNCH | $9.99 | one-time |
| TREASURE | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💫 Simple and easy to understand
- 🎨 Variety of cool avatars/skins
- 🕹️ Responsive controls
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing crashes or freezes
- 🤖 Unfair bot spawns/movements
- 🔍 Limited visibility due to ad placement
- 💰 Expensive ad-free upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not registering progress
- Inconsistent avatar unlocking
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Ads not removed after paid upgrade

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable character creator
- Difficulty settings and map variations
- Achievements and progression system
- Better spawning mechanics


### Charg.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargio/id1294720651)

Navigate a world where emojis consume each other to grow and survive. Complete challenges, unlock characters, and compete for global high scores in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Emoji consumption gameplay, 100 challenges to complete, Global high score competition, Unlock over 40 characters, Survival mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper.io free?

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

### Is Charg.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper.io or Charg.io?

Paper.io is rated higher. Paper.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 156K ratings, while Charg.io averages 3.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Paper.io or Charg.io have ads?

Paper.io shows ads; Charg.io 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.*