# Boost Buddies vs Paper Roll 2

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Roll 2 at 5.0 against Boost Buddies's 3.8. Paper Roll 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Boost Buddies's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boost Buddies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paper Roll 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paper Roll 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boost Buddies has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boost Buddies ships an update every 4 months, Paper Roll 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boost Buddies | Paper Roll 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-buddies/id1377471650/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-roll-2/id6751903441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raiyumi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097595977) | [Andrew Vanwagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214665475) |

## What reviewers say

### Boost Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boost-buddies/id1377471650)

Engage in a hardcore action reflex game with deceptively cute visuals. Test your skills across numerous challenging levels and obstacles. Collect unique characters, each with their own music and level design, to climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 81 Challenge Levels, Hundreds of obstacle challenges, Unique characters with themes and music, Pixel art visuals, Sticker pack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + Lucky Kat + 300g | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Adorable characters and art
- 🎵 Great music and soundtrack
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ✨ Creative mechanics and rules
- 👍 Simple controls, easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Game won't open or start
- 📉 Lag and performance issues
- 💸 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤷 Difficulty with certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Game won't open
- Levels are unplayable due to no controls
- Button mode for controls not available in levels
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Update with new features and levels
- Add more levels
- Add more characters
- Make controls more accessible in levels
- Allow choosing when to watch ads for continues


### Paper Roll 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-roll-2/id6751903441)

An arcade runner where you control a paper roll to clean up messes at high speed. Dodge obstacles, perform jumps, and use power-ups to achieve your best distance.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Permanent power-ups, Procedural obstacles, Handmade soundtrack, Optional haptics, Built-in music player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boost Buddies free?

Boost Buddies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paper Roll 2 free?

Paper Roll 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boost Buddies or Paper Roll 2?

Paper Roll 2 is rated higher. Boost Buddies averages 3.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Paper Roll 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boost Buddies or Paper Roll 2 have ads?

Boost Buddies shows ads; Paper Roll 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boost Buddies or Paper Roll 2?

Boost Buddies ships an update every 4 months, and Paper Roll 2 every 4 days. Most recently, Boost Buddies was updated on October 19, 2026 and Paper Roll 2 on October 7, 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.*