# Paper.io 4 vs SumBlox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SumBlox at 100% against Paper.io 4's 25%. SumBlox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Paper.io 4's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SumBlox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io 4 has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Paper.io 4's written reviews are positive against 100% of SumBlox's.

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, SumBlox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io 4 | SumBlox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumblox/id6785282875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 17 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) | [Brett Pace](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781029086) |

## 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


### SumBlox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumblox/id6785282875)

A fast-paced arcade puzzle game where players drop numbered blocks to match a target number. Utilize arithmetic operations and special power blocks to clear the board and achieve high scores. Offers practice mode and leaderboards for continuous improvement.

**Highlights:** Fast one-touch arcade puzzle gameplay, Arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), Special power blocks, Practice mode, Game Center leaderboards, Stats tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper.io 4 free?

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

### Is SumBlox free?

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

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

SumBlox is rated higher. Paper.io 4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while SumBlox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paper.io 4 or SumBlox have ads?

Paper.io 4 shows ads; SumBlox does not.

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

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, and SumBlox every 4 days. Most recently, Paper.io 4 was updated on November 7, 2026 and SumBlox on October 31, 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.*
