# PapiMountain vs Paper.io

The clearest difference is rating: Paper.io at 4.5 against PapiMountain's 3.8. Paper.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (156K vs 5). PapiMountain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper.io sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PapiMountain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paper.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper.io has 156K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of PapiMountain's written reviews are positive against 49% of Paper.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PapiMountain ships an update every 24 months, Paper.io every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiMountain | Paper.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimountain/id486099865/reviews) | **[4.5 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **156K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiMountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimountain/id486099865)

Navigate a mountain path while avoiding a stampede of red ball creatures. Tap anywhere on the screen to move forward and survive the onslaught. The game ends if you are caught by the Papis.

**Highlights:** Avoid Papis, Climb the mountain, Tap to move forward, Simple one-touch controls, Challenging survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting gameplay
- 👍 Fun and funny
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Good addition to Papi games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Guy moves too slow
- 👎 Balls don't bounce high enough
- 👎 Boring after a short time
- 👎 Game is rigged
- 👎 Not as good as other Papi games

**Reported bugs**

- Papi balls crush you if left idle
- Guy turns into slow motion
- Guy turns into super fast motion
- Doesn't let user play on phone
- Glitchy when going under a papi

**Requested features**

- Add a restart button
- Add an end of game screen
- Make the papi balls bounce higher
- Make the person walk faster
- Fix the glitch where guy turns into slow/fast motion


### Paper.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperio/id1171814682)

Conquer territory by expanding your colored area. Outmaneuver opponents and avoid having your tail touched. Victory is achieved by claiming all available space in this simple yet strategic game.

**Highlights:** Conquer territory, Outmaneuver opponents, Strategic gameplay, Simple controls, No internet connection required

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BEGINNER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| FAIR BUCKET | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| CASE | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| BUNCH | $9.99 | one-time |
| TREASURE | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💫 Simple and easy to understand
- 🎨 Variety of cool avatars/skins
- 🕹️ Responsive controls
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing crashes or freezes
- 🤖 Unfair bot spawns/movements
- 🔍 Limited visibility due to ad placement
- 💰 Expensive ad-free upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not registering progress
- Inconsistent avatar unlocking
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Ads not removed after paid upgrade

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable character creator
- Difficulty settings and map variations
- Achievements and progression system
- Better spawning mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiMountain free?

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

### Is Paper.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PapiMountain or Paper.io?

Paper.io is rated higher. PapiMountain averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Paper.io averages 4.5 from 156K ratings.

### Do PapiMountain or Paper.io have ads?

Paper.io shows ads; PapiMountain does not.

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

PapiMountain ships an update every 24 months, and Paper.io every 2 months. Most recently, PapiMountain was updated on October 14, 2026 and Paper.io on October 20, 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.*