# Paper.io 2 vs Stickman Hook

Paper.io 2 and Stickman Hook both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Stickman Hook's written reviews are positive against 51% of Paper.io 2's. Paper.io 2's advantage is chart position (#8 vs #35). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Paper.io 2 against 4.7 for Stickman Hook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9M and 1M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 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 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io 2 | Stickman Hook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-2/id1423046460/reviews) | **[4.7 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9M** | 1M |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #35 |
| Size | 303 MB | 545 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper.io 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-2/id1423046460)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #40 Top Free · Casual, #78 Top Free · Games, #134 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| No Ads Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $1.09 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.19 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| BreakTime Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip’its (Medium) | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Offer) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-hook/id1435807944)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip Tickets Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Tournament mode crashes
- Skin unlocking issues
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Level creator and sharing
- More challenging modes
- Customization options
- Offline rewards and progression


## Frequently asked 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 22, 2026 and Stickman Hook on October 22, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*