Comparison

Paper.io 2 vs Neon Puck

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

Neon Puck

Features
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Brutalist Air Hockey

Screenshots

Paper.io 24 screens
Neon Puck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Puck at none against Paper.io 2's 23. Neon Puck also leads on ads (none vs shown). Paper.io 2's advantage is chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neon Puck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Neon Puck monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Paper.io 2 versus Neon Puck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper.io 2Neon Puck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoodooTodd Perumal

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

Neon Puck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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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
None

Neon Puck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper.io 2 free?
Paper.io 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neon Puck free?
Neon Puck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paper.io 2 or Neon Puck have ads?
Paper.io 2 shows ads; Neon Puck does not.
Which is updated more often, Paper.io 2 or Neon Puck?
Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Neon Puck monthly. Most recently, Paper.io 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neon Puck on October 7, 2026.

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