# Paper Color vs String.io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: String.io at 58% against Paper Color's 0%. String.io also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 11). Paper Color's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String.io sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Paper Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

String.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String.io has 1.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Paper Color's written reviews are positive against 58% of String.io's.

Paper Color ships an update every 13 months, String.io every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Color | String.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-color-ioarcade-games/id1232528582/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 120 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Somkiat Sahachepsuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164335817) | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-color-ioarcade-games/id1232528582)

Navigate a path of cubes that builds in real time. Test your reflexes and see if you can stay on the path as it forms. It's a simple yet engaging challenge.

**Highlights:** Dynamic cube path generation, Real-time path building, Fast reaction gameplay, Simple controls, Cube navigation challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### String.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580)

Capture territory by enclosing areas with your string. Attack opponents by hitting their tails. Unlock avatars and enjoy minimalist graphics in this competitive .io game.

**Highlights:** Enclose areas to capture territory, Attack players by hitting tails, Unlock over 30 avatars, Minimalist graphics, Multiple control methods

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe For 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscribe For 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins and characters
- 💡 Creative game concept
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Opponents are AI, not real players
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for skins
- 📢 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at 24% loading
- Missions not registering as completed
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More levels and game modes
- Improved mission system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Color free?

Paper Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is String.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper Color or String.io?

String.io is rated higher. Paper Color averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while String.io averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Paper Color or String.io have ads?

String.io shows ads; Paper Color does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Color or String.io?

Paper Color ships an update every 13 months, and String.io every 3 months. Most recently, Paper Color was updated on October 3, 2026 and String.io 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.*