# Paper.io vs Apple Blox

The clearest difference is rating: Apple Blox at 5.0 against Paper.io's 4.5. Apple Blox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Paper.io's advantage is ratings volume (156K vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Apple Blox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apple Blox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io has 156K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io | Apple Blox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-blox/id6769563811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **156K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Edward Jurgen Meco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681166348) |

## 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


### Apple Blox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-blox/id6769563811)

A simple yet fun game designed to improve attention span. Players control a character to eat specific apples while avoiding others to progress. It's suitable for all ages and offers engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Apple collection gameplay, Avoidance mechanics, Attention span improvement, Simple controls, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper.io free?

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

### Is Apple Blox free?

Apple Blox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paper.io or Apple Blox?

Apple Blox is rated higher. Paper.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 156K ratings, while Apple Blox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*