# Paper.io 4 vs BoxingChickens

The clearest difference is rating: BoxingChickens at 5.0 against Paper.io 4's 4.4. BoxingChickens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Paper.io 4's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BoxingChickens asks for nothing beyond the download.

BoxingChickens 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, BoxingChickens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io 4 | BoxingChickens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio-4/id1624912779/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxingchickens/id6786930412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Sreedhar Bukkittu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785096646) |

## 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


### BoxingChickens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxingchickens/id6786930412)

Tap chickens before a timer runs out in this reflex-based survival game. Master escalating difficulty, build combos, and unlock over 1,000 cosmetic items. Progress through unique levels and aim for the highest ranks.

**Highlights:** Reflex survival gameplay, Escalating difficulty, Combo system, Frenzy mode, 100 unique levels, 1,006 collectible chicken skins, 1,001 collectible boxing gloves

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper.io 4 free?

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

### Is BoxingChickens free?

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

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

BoxingChickens is rated higher. Paper.io 4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while BoxingChickens averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Paper.io 4 shows ads; BoxingChickens does not.

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

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, and BoxingChickens every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paper.io 4 was updated on October 29, 2026 and BoxingChickens 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.*