Comparison

Paper.io 2 vs Stickman Hook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paper.io 2

Expand your territory by drawing lines and capturing zones in this addictive multiplayer game. Outmaneuver opponents in fast-paced battles, collect unique skins, and aim to conquer the entire map.

Highlights
  • Expand territory by drawing trails
  • Capture zones before enemies
  • Fast-paced online multiplayer
  • Collect and customize 100+ skins
  • Satisfying drawing and arcade gameplay
Features
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Join millions of players in the world's most satisfying .io game! Move around the arena, draw a trail to grow your territory, and claim the zone before someone cuts you off. Simple rules, endless fun! Fair warning: this game is seriously hard to put down! What makes Paper.io 2 so fun: ∙ Smooth, satisfying arcade gameplay that just feels right ∙ Online multiplayer you can jump into in seconds ∙ 100+ unique skins to collect ∙ Free rewards every day ∙ Quick matches that fit into any break ∙ A secret surprise if you manage to capture the entire map

About

Stickman Hook

Swing through challenging levels as a spider stickman. Tap to hook and jump, avoiding obstacles with acrobatic flair. Master the grappling hook to swing from point to point and complete all the levels.

Highlights
  • Tap to hook and jump
  • Swing from hook to hook
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Execute acrobatic tricks
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Grappling hook mechanics
Features
Currently charting
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Discover Stickman Hook, the new MadBox game! Tap to hook and make incredible jumps; Avoid every obstacle that stands in your way. Can you execute all these acrobatic tricks in a row like a boss? In this game, embody the spider stickman. Finish all the levels with the same agility as a spider. For that, you just have to: - Tap to hook and make incredible jumps - Press your screen to hook your stickman with your grapnel and release to let go - Avoid every obstacle that stands in your way - Swing from hook to hook to pass all the levels Thanks to the bumpers and your grapnel, execute acrobatic tricks and show your friends who is the boss! You think you can do better than a spider? Prove it! The faster you go, the more amazing your tricks will be. Why is Stickman hook so perfect? - Because you can swing like a spider - Because your stickman dances at the end of each game (We challenge you to reproduce his dance) - Because there is a grappling hook (and grapples are cool, right?) You LOVE Stickman Hook? Discover all the MadBox games here : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944 You want to share videos or screenshoot of your best performance on Stickman Hook, post theme here: https://www.facebook.com/madbox.apps/ If you dance better than our stickman, please prove it! :sunglasses:: https://www.facebook.com/Stickman-Hook-343939029681779/ And obviously if you have any request, please, contact us : contact@madboxgames.io

Screenshots

Paper.io 24 screens
Stickman Hook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stickman Hook at 73% against Paper.io 2's 51%. Stickman Hook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Paper.io 2's advantage is chart position (#8 vs #35). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paper.io 2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Stickman Hook sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stickman Hook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9M and 1M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Paper.io 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of Stickman Hook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Stickman Hook every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Paper.io 2 versus Stickman Hook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper.io 2Stickman Hook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9M ratings)4.7 (1M ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews72.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9M — better1M
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better#35
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB545 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoodooMADBOX

Customer experience

Paper.io 2

All ratings2,902,591 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews10,396 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative36.0%

Stickman Hook

All ratings1,019,686 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews4,377 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Paper.io 2

From 2.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
  • 📱 Works offline

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Glitches and bugs causing loss of progress
  • 💸 Excessive ads, even after paying for ad removal
  • 🤖 Unclear if playing against real players or bots
  • 🕰️ Frustrating mid-game ads interrupting gameplay

Stickman Hook

From 1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
  • 🔒 Offline playability

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive and recycled levels
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

Bugs and requests

Paper.io 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing land/progress
  • Inability to kill opponents in their own territory
  • Inconsistent skin/challenge tracking
  • Freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add real multiplayer mode
  • Improve challenge and goal system
  • Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
  • Expand game modes beyond just territory capture

Stickman Hook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tournament mode crashes
  • Skin unlocking issues
  • Ads not removed after purchase

Requested features

4 requests
  • Level creator and sharing
  • More challenging modes
  • Customization options
  • Offline rewards and progression

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Paper.io 2

One-time18
  • Fistful of Gems$0.79
  • No Ads Trial$0.99
  • Fistful of Gems$0.99
Show 15 more
  • Fistful of Gems$1.09
  • Special Offer2 variants$1.99
  • Special Offer$3.99
  • Bucket of Gems$4.19
  • Special Offer 6$4.99
  • Special Offer2 variants$4.99
  • Bucket of Gems$4.99
  • Skin Bundle2 variants$4.99
  • BreakTime Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer 7$4.99
  • Skip’its (Medium)$5.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Wagon of Gems$9.99
  • No Ads (Offer)$9.99
  • Mountain of Gems$19.99
12 purchases

Stickman Hook

One-time12
  • Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • Adventure Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coins Pack 2$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Skip Tickets Pack 1$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Welcome Offer$3.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Skip Tickets Pack 3$5.99
  • VIP Bundle$7.99
  • Coins Pack 3$8.99
  • VIP Bundle$11.99
  • Coins Pack 4$17.99

Questions

Is Paper.io 2 free?
Paper.io 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stickman Hook free?
Stickman Hook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper.io 2 or Stickman Hook?
Stickman Hook is rated higher. Paper.io 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9M ratings, while Stickman Hook averages 4.7 from 1M ratings.
Do Paper.io 2 or Stickman Hook have ads?
Both Paper.io 2 and Stickman Hook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper.io 2 or Stickman Hook?
Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stickman Hook every 5 weeks. Most recently, Paper.io 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Stickman Hook on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Paper.io 2 or Stickman Hook?
Paper.io 2 currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Stickman Hook at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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