# Aeon's End vs Paperback Vol. 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aeon's End at 70% against Paperback Vol. 2's 26%. Aeon's End also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (13.7 vs 15.0). Paperback Vol. 2's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Aeon's End costs $12.99 and Paperback Vol. 2 $4.99 up front. Aeon's End sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Paperback Vol. 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aeon's End holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Aeon's End's written reviews are positive against 26% of Paperback Vol. 2's.

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aeon's End | Paperback Vol. 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeons-end/id1476090287/reviews)** | [3.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-vol-2/id1621816877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#118** |
| Size | 413 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.7** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handelabra Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371135968) | [Fowers Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131388980) |

## What reviewers say

### Aeon's End

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeons-end/id1476090287)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Engage in a cooperative deck-building game where mages defend the last city against a relentless onslaught. Utilize unique mechanics like randomized turn order and no deck shuffling to strategize your way to victory. Protect Gravehold from the Nameless and ensure humanity's survival.

**Highlights:** Cooperative deck-building, Randomized turn order, No deck shuffling, Multiple win/loss conditions, Unique breach mages, Varied Nemesis opponents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Promo Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Nameless | $2.49 | one-time |
| The Depths | $2.49 | one-time |
| The New Age | $4.95 | one-time |


### Paperback Vol. 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-vol-2/id1621816877)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

This is a novel deck-building game where players craft words to create clever combos and become bestselling authors. It features new cards, modes, art, and advanced AI for challenging gameplay or cooperative play with friends.

**Highlights:** Deck-building word game mechanics, New cards and abilities, Cooperative mode with friends or AI, Advanced AI opponents, New art and interface, Mini-expansions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Fun deckbuilding twist
- 👍 Enjoyable solo play
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Well-done adaptation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes often
- 🐛 Unplayable after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent dictionary

**Reported bugs**

- App is buggy
- Cards not working as expected
- Points miscalculated
- Words not in dictionary
- AI uses invalid words

**Requested features**

- Option to use original fonts/graphics
- Full rules explanation
- Card collection feature
- Option to have all cards available


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aeon's End free?

Aeon's End costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Paperback Vol. 2 free?

Paperback Vol. 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Aeon's End or Paperback Vol. 2?

Aeon's End is rated higher. Aeon's End averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Paperback Vol. 2 averages 3.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do Aeon's End or Paperback Vol. 2 have ads?

Neither Aeon's End nor Paperback Vol. 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aeon's End or Paperback Vol. 2?

Aeon's End ships an update every 2 months, and Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aeon's End was updated on October 19, 2026 and Paperback Vol. 2 on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aeon's End or Paperback Vol. 2?

Aeon's End currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Paperback Vol. 2 at #118. 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.*