# Clank! vs Paperback Vol. 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clank! at 71% against Paperback Vol. 2's 26%. Clank! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 48). Paperback Vol. 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($4.99 vs $10.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Clank! costs $10.99 and Paperback Vol. 2 $4.99 up front. Clank! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Paperback Vol. 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clank! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clank! has 1.5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Clank!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Paperback Vol. 2's.

Clank! ships an update every 2 weeks, Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clank! | Paperback Vol. 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank/id1580629864/reviews)** | [3.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-vol-2/id1621816877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #111 |
| Size | 477 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Fowers Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131388980) |

## What reviewers say

### Clank!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clank/id1580629864)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Card, #38 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling deck-building adventure where you sneak into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts. Be quick and quiet to escape with your loot before the dragon awakens. Acquire new items and abilities to outwit your opponents and survive the dungeon.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Dungeon exploration, Steal artifacts from dragon's lair, Competitive multiplayer, Cross-platform play, Tutorial and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunken Treasures | $8.99 | one-time |
| Mummy's Curse | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun deckbuilder
- 👍 Great adaptation of board game
- 🚀 Intuitive to use
- 👍 Excellent port of base game
- 👍 Well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy multiplayer
- 🔧 Lack of controller support
- 👎 Text too small on iPhone
- 🐢 Slow on mobile
- 👎 Cramped UI

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer issues
- Async multiplayer results not visible
- Tutorial blocks instructions

**Requested features**

- Add expansions from board game
- Accessibility options to increase font size
- Option to skip/speed up animations
- Easier invitations for private games
- Improved AI opponents


### Paperback Vol. 2

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

**Currently charting:** #111 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 Clank! free?

Clank! costs $10.99, 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, Clank! or Paperback Vol. 2?

Clank! is rated higher. Clank! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Paperback Vol. 2 averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do Clank! or Paperback Vol. 2 have ads?

Neither Clank! nor Paperback Vol. 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clank! or Paperback Vol. 2?

Clank! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clank! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paperback Vol. 2 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Clank! or Paperback Vol. 2?

Clank! currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Paperback Vol. 2 at #111. 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.*