# Paper.io 2 vs Neon Puck

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 (#6 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io 2 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Neon Puck asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io 2 | Neon Puck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-2/id1423046460/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.9M** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Todd Perumal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879836465) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper.io 2

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Action, #25 Top Free · Casual, #49 Top Free · Games, #145 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


### Neon Puck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-puck/id6759616921)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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