Comparison

Run Up vs Paper Roll 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Run Up

Features
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Step into the shadows of a reimagined odyssey. The fabric of reality has shifted, unearthing ancient secrets for those brave enough to run toward the unknown. The Alchemist’s Awakening In the heart of the abyss, we have mastered the forbidden arts. Craft legendary elixirs using lost recipes to breathe primal fury into your essence. For the first time, ancient potions and lethal projectiles can be bound to your soul, triggering automatically to mend your wounds or strike down foes as you survive the onslaught. Forbidden Realms & Infinite Riches Hidden paths to forgotten levels have opened, brimming with treasures beyond measure. These secret chambers offer a bounty of resources for those with the intelligence and luck to find them. Navigate this dark 2D platformer world where every runner must choose their destiny. Features of the Eternal Ascent: - Master the Arcane: Use alchemy to empower your strength and agility. - Seamless Command: Experience fluid one-touch mastery, fully optimized for phones, tablets, and TV. - Universal Support: Forge your path with any gamepad or remote; the abyss obeys your touch. - A Global Chorus: Available in 40+ languages, uniting seekers from every corner of the earth. - Evolution through Echoes: We mend the fabric of our world based on your visions; your feedback shapes the divine precision of every update. The grand bazaar of mysteries awaits. Will you conquer the heights, or be consumed by the depths?

About

Paper Roll 2

An arcade runner where you control a paper roll to clean up messes at high speed. Dodge obstacles, perform jumps, and use power-ups to achieve your best distance.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Permanent power-ups
  • Procedural obstacles
  • Handmade soundtrack
  • Optional haptics
  • Built-in music player
Features
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Meet Paper Roll 2—a fast, funny arcade runner where a fearless roll of paper cleans up the chaos at breakneck speed. Dodge hazards, nail perfect jumps, pop the Plunger Boost, and chase a new best distance while the world blurs into streaks. Clean runs feel great -Snappy one-touch controls, buttery camera, and responsive physics -Handmade soundtrack -Optional haptics for landings, boosts, and big wins Unlock permanent power-ups: - Magnet – pull pickups from afar (always on once unlocked) - Double Jump – a second chance in mid-air - Strength – power through tougher obstacles - More upgrades to stack and mix for your style! Audio that hits just right - Crisp SFX with an instant toggle - Built-in music player with track picker and smooth crossfades - Vibration toggle for a quiet commute or late-night sessions Endlessly replayable - Procedural obstacles and pickups keep every run fresh - Risk–reward decisions: boost for speed or play it safe - Easy to learn, hard to master—chase that perfect line and top your best distance Whether you’ve got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Paper Roll 2 delivers satisfying speed, clean hits, and laugh-out-loud near-misses. Roll out, power up, and make a mess… of the mess.

Screenshots

Run Up4 screens
Paper Roll 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paper Roll 2 at none against Run Up's shown. Paper Roll 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Up ships an update every 8 days, Paper Roll 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Run Up versus Paper Roll 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun UpPaper Roll 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya UgolnikAndrew Vanwagner

In-app purchases

None

Run Up

No in-app purchases

None

Paper Roll 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run Up free?
Run Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Roll 2 free?
Paper Roll 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Run Up or Paper Roll 2 have ads?
Run Up shows ads; Paper Roll 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Run Up or Paper Roll 2?
Run Up ships an update every 8 days, and Paper Roll 2 every 4 days. Most recently, Run Up was updated on October 22, 2026 and Paper Roll 2 on October 24, 2026.

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