Comparison

Paper.io 2 vs Orbit Drop

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

Orbit Drop

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Orbit Drop: Cosmic is a fast, one-handed timing game built around one simple rule: tap when your glowing orb reaches the target line. It starts easy. Then the orbit reverses, the lane shifts, the speed climbs and a decoy twin orb tests your focus. Only your real orb scores. FEATURES • One-handed, one-tap gameplay • Quick runs that become more intense over time • Global and on-device rankings • Daily missions, streaks and reward chests • Rare diamonds and optional rewarded continues • Unlockable orb colors, shapes, trails, target effects and orbit styles • Gameplay-changing power modules • Turkish and English language support • Original procedural space soundtrack No account is required. Your local progress stays on your device; only your chosen pilot name and best score are submitted to the global leaderboard.

Screenshots

Paper.io 24 screens
Orbit Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orbit Drop at every 5 days against Paper.io 2's every 3 weeks. Paper.io 2's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Orbit Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit Drop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Paper.io 2 versus Orbit Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper.io 2Orbit Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVoodooENES SAMET ISITAN

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

Orbit Drop

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
1 purchases

Orbit Drop

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Paper.io 2 free?
Paper.io 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Drop free?
Orbit Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paper.io 2 or Orbit Drop have ads?
Both Paper.io 2 and Orbit Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper.io 2 or Orbit Drop?
Paper.io 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbit Drop every 5 days. Most recently, Paper.io 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Orbit Drop on October 1, 2026.

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