# Paper Boy 3D vs Rainbow Wander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rainbow Wander at 100% against Paper Boy 3D's 34%. Rainbow Wander also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Paper Boy 3D's advantage is ratings volume (490 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rainbow Wander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Boy 3D has 490 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Paper Boy 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rainbow Wander's.

Paper Boy 3D ships an update monthly, Rainbow Wander every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Boy 3D | Rainbow Wander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-boy-3d/id1497653904/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-wander/id6780100819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamba Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227308508) | [Adam Aragon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780100821) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Boy 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-boy-3d/id1497653904)

Aim and shoot newspapers by dragging your finger across the screen. Deliver papers to waiting customers to complete your route. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Drag to aim, Shoot papers, Deliver to customers, Simple controls, Engaging gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Passes a few mins
- 👍 Clean and easy to play
- 👍 Good memories evoked
- 👍 Enjoy the challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Too many ads
- 👎 Not like original
- 👎 Lacks replay value
- 👎 Boring and basic
- 👎 No sound

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- Game glitches
- No sound
- Cannot finish level 2
- Cannot get past level 3

**Requested features**

- Make levels easier
- Add sound/music
- Clarify coin purpose


### Rainbow Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-wander/id6780100819)

Transform your walks into a vibrant experience by coloring the real world map with every step. Discover treasures, claim favorite spots, and customize your map's appearance. Enjoy a pressure-free, creative journey that grows more beautiful as you explore.

**Highlights:** Walk to bloom the map, Collect coins and gems, Claim and bloom places, Unlock map customizations, Color the world together, Private map and shared colors

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Boy 3D free?

Paper Boy 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rainbow Wander free?

Rainbow Wander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paper Boy 3D or Rainbow Wander?

Rainbow Wander is rated higher. Paper Boy 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Rainbow Wander averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paper Boy 3D or Rainbow Wander have ads?

Paper Boy 3D shows ads; Rainbow Wander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Boy 3D or Rainbow Wander?

Paper Boy 3D ships an update monthly, and Rainbow Wander every 3 months. Most recently, Paper Boy 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rainbow Wander on October 7, 2026.

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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.*