# Paper.io 4 vs Mobile Run

Paper.io 4 and Mobile Run both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 25% of Paper.io 4's. Paper.io 4's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 865). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Paper.io 4 against 4.5 for Mobile Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io 4 has 16K ratings behind it against 865, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Paper.io 4's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mobile Run's.

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, Mobile Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io 4 | Mobile Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779/reviews) | **[4.5 (865 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 865 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper.io 4 free?

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

### Is Mobile Run free?

Mobile Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper.io 4 or Mobile Run?

Mobile Run is rated higher. Paper.io 4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Mobile Run averages 4.5 from 865 ratings.

### Do Paper.io 4 or Mobile Run have ads?

Both Paper.io 4 and Mobile Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper.io 4 or Mobile Run?

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, and Mobile Run every 2 months. Most recently, Paper.io 4 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mobile Run on October 22, 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.*