# Paper.io 4 vs Perfect Stop!

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect Stop! at 5.0 against Paper.io 4's 4.4. Paper.io 4's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Perfect Stop! 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.

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, Perfect Stop! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper.io 4 | Perfect Stop! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/perfect-stop/id6808270670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Michael Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/931717154) |

## 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


### Perfect Stop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-stop/id6808270670)

Test your timing in this one-screen game where you tap to stop a marker precisely within a shrinking target. Achieve perfect hits to increase your streak and face escalating challenges. Utilize optional assists or watch ads to continue your run.

**Highlights:** One-screen gameplay, Precise tap-to-stop mechanic, Shrinking target and increasing speed, Streak tracking (Pure and Assisted), Optional assists (Big Target, Brake), Rewarded ads for continues

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper.io 4 free?

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

### Is Perfect Stop! free?

Perfect Stop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper.io 4 or Perfect Stop!?

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

### Do Paper.io 4 or Perfect Stop! have ads?

Both Paper.io 4 and Perfect Stop! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paper.io 4 or Perfect Stop!?

Paper.io 4 ships an update monthly, and Perfect Stop! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paper.io 4 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Perfect Stop! 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.*