# Reconstruct it vs Paper factory

The clearest difference is rating: Paper factory at 2.3 against Reconstruct it's 1.5. Paper factory also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Reconstruct it's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper factory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reconstruct it asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paper factory holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reconstruct it has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reconstruct it ships an update fortnightly, Paper factory every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reconstruct it | Paper factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconstruct-it/id1503663282/reviews) | **[2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-factory/id6449384961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ksenia Aprelkova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1379048664) | [Tahir Ali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571949675) |

## What reviewers say

### Reconstruct it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reconstruct-it/id1503663282)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game where you collect intricate objects by assembling them from various pieces. Test your spatial reasoning and patience as you reconstruct complex items.

**Highlights:** Collect complex objects, Assemble from pieces, Challenging puzzle gameplay, Spatial reasoning challenges, Patience testing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paper factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-factory/id6449384961)

Build a magazine printing empire by designing captivating covers, curating content, and making strategic business decisions. Use various layouts, fonts, images, and colors to create visually stunning magazines. Manage resources and optimize production to stay ahead of the competition.

**Highlights:** Magazine cover design, Content curation, Business strategy, Resource management, Production optimization, Customizable layouts and visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reconstruct it free?

Reconstruct it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paper factory free?

Paper factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reconstruct it or Paper factory?

Paper factory is rated higher. Reconstruct it averages 1.5 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Paper factory averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Reconstruct it or Paper factory have ads?

Paper factory shows ads; Reconstruct it does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reconstruct it or Paper factory?

Reconstruct it ships an update fortnightly, and Paper factory every 3 days. Most recently, Reconstruct it was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paper factory on October 24, 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.*