# Tichu vs Paperback Vol. 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tichu at 70% against Paperback Vol. 2's 26%. Tichu also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (319 vs 48). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tichu costs $4.99 and Paperback Vol. 2 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tichu holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tichu has 319 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Tichu's written reviews are positive against 26% of Paperback Vol. 2's.

Tichu ships an update monthly, Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tichu | Paperback Vol. 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tichu/id386800660/reviews)** | [3.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-vol-2/id1621816877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | #115 |
| Size | 162 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [House Full of Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346602360) | [Fowers Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131388980) |

## What reviewers say

### Tichu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tichu/id386800660)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

A strategic partnership card game for four players where teams compete to be the first to empty their hands and score points. Features challenging AI opponents and online multiplayer for global play. Learn the game with a comprehensive tutorial and helpful hints.

**Highlights:** Partnership card game for four players, Strategic gameplay with risk and scoring, Challenging configurable AI opponents, Online multiplayer with up to 4 players, Cloud data backup and sync, Extensive tutorial and in-game documentation, Hint feature for learning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great game implementation
- 💡 Helpful tutorial and instructions
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and UI
- 🕹️ Challenging AI opponents
- 🕹️ Customizable AI skill levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing or illogical AI behavior
- 🔍 Unbalanced card distribution
- 🔍 Partner AI often sabotages gameplay
- 📱 Small card sizes on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Inability to join or maintain multiplayer games
- Inconsistent behavior when calling Tichu
- Incorrect card interactions (e.g. overplaying)
- Persistent login and username issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer support (online and local)
- More statistics and performance tracking
- Ability to forfeit games
- Faster animations and gameplay
- Improved card visibility on smaller screens


### Paperback Vol. 2

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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 Tichu free?

Tichu costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paperback Vol. 2 free?

Paperback Vol. 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tichu or Paperback Vol. 2?

Tichu is rated higher. Tichu averages 4.3 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Paperback Vol. 2 averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do Tichu or Paperback Vol. 2 have ads?

Neither Tichu nor Paperback Vol. 2 shows ads.

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

Tichu ships an update monthly, and Paperback Vol. 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tichu was updated on November 1, 2026 and Paperback Vol. 2 on November 3, 2026.

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

Tichu currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and Paperback Vol. 2 at #115. 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.*