# Break the cable vs Paper.io 4

The clearest difference is ads: Break the cable at none against Paper.io 4's shown. Break the cable also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Paper.io 4's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 109) and review sentiment (25% vs 15%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Break the cable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paper.io 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Break the cable against 4.4 for Paper.io 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io 4 has 14K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Break the cable's written reviews are positive against 25% of Paper.io 4's.

Break the cable ships an update every 2 days, Paper.io 4 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break the cable | Paper.io 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-the-cable/id1508367394/reviews) | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **24.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CASUAL NINE SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177533487) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Break the cable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-the-cable/id1508367394)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle experience by tapping and dragging objects to strategically break cables. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, unlocking new mechanics and ranks. Test your puzzle-solving skills to conquer every stage.

**Highlights:** Tap and drag object manipulation, Cable breaking puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Unlockable mechanics and ranks, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Paper.io 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779)

Experience a smooth 3D drawing and territory conquest game. Expand your zone, avoid other players, and aim to capture 100% of the map. Compete to claim the most land.

**Highlights:** Smooth 3D drawing experience, Territory conquest gameplay, Multiplayer competition, Capture 100% of the map, Avoid other players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⚡ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Fun and challenging
- 🌐 Multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔧 Buggy controls and unresponsive movement
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 💤 Lags and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited visibility and camera issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when reaching high coverage percentages
- Invisible players and disappearing territory
- Controls becoming inverted or unresponsive
- Inconsistent scoring and progress not saving

**Requested features**

- Ability to see other players on the map
- More game modes and level variations
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break the cable free?

Break the cable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paper.io 4 free?

Paper.io 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Break the cable or Paper.io 4?

Paper.io 4 is rated higher. Break the cable averages 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Paper.io 4 averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do Break the cable or Paper.io 4 have ads?

Paper.io 4 shows ads; Break the cable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Break the cable or Paper.io 4?

Break the cable ships an update every 2 days, and Paper.io 4 monthly. Most recently, Break the cable was updated on October 14, 2026 and Paper.io 4 on October 17, 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.*