# Paper.io vs Jelly Merger

The clearest difference is ads: Jelly Merger at none against Paper.io's shown. Jelly Merger also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Paper.io's advantage is ratings volume (156K vs 77) and review sentiment (49% vs 33%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Jelly Merger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io has 156K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Paper.io's written reviews are positive against 33% of Jelly Merger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io | Jelly Merger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682/reviews) | **[4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-merger/id1413782421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 33.3% 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 | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| 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


### Jelly Merger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-merger/id1413782421)

Strategically place jelly shapes to bounce falling balls in this physics puzzle game. Merge jellies to discover new shapes, unlock unique themes, and manage your earnings to gather gems and beat levels.

**Highlights:** Merge jellies to discover new shapes, Unlock 20 unique themes, Manage jellies to maximize earnings, Gather gems by playing smart, Beat levels with careful placement

**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 Jelly Merger free?

Jelly Merger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper.io or Jelly Merger?

Jelly Merger is rated higher. Paper.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 156K ratings, while Jelly Merger averages 4.6 from 77 ratings.

### Do Paper.io or Jelly Merger have ads?

Paper.io shows ads; Jelly Merger 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.*