Paper.io 2 vs Stickman Hook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Expand territory by drawing trails
- Capture zones before enemies
- Fast-paced online multiplayer
- Collect and customize 100+ skins
- Satisfying drawing and arcade gameplay
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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
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.
- Tap to hook and jump
- Swing from hook to hook
- Avoid obstacles
- Execute acrobatic tricks
- Physics-based gameplay
- Grappling hook mechanics
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Stickman Hook every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Paper.io 2 | Stickman Hook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.9M ratings) | 4.7 (1M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | 72.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.9M — better | 1M |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | #35 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 307 MB | 545 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | MADBOX |
Customer experience
Paper.io 2
Stickman Hook
User reviews
Paper.io 2
From 2.9M App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Paper.io 2
- Fistful of Gems$0.79
- No Ads Trial$0.99
- Fistful of Gems$0.99
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- 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
Stickman Hook
- Coins Pack 1$0.99
- Adventure Starter Pack$1.99
- Coins Pack 2$1.99
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- 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
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