Comparison

PaperSwipe vs Ryuu App

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

Head to head
About

PaperSwipe

Features
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What if your scrolling habit could actually enrich you? You already swipe hundreds of times a day. Now swipe through pages instead of posts. Same gesture, completely different result. No algorithms deciding what you see. No ads. No comparisons. Just you and a story that pulls you in. One swipe - you're in Tokyo. Another - solving a mystery. Another - feeling something real. Replace the feed. Read instead.

About

Ryuu App

Stream exclusive, original vertical anime series created specifically for mobile viewing. Discover unique creator-led worlds and human-made animation across fantasy and sci-fi genres.

Highlights
  • Watch full-screen vertical anime
  • Exclusive original series
  • Discover fantasy and sci-fi worlds
  • Follow new episodes
  • Human-made animation
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WATCH VERTICAL ANIME ORIGINALS FROM INDIE ANIMATION CREATORS Ryuu is a streaming app for original vertical anime made for your phone. Watch internet-born original characters and creator-led worlds become highest quality fantasy and sci-fi anime series made natively in 9:16. No cropping. No repurposed horizontal video. No AI-generated content. No shortcuts. Ryuu is made from the first frame for full-screen mobile anime with full crew putting in thousands hours of craft and aristry into every season. ORIGINAL SERIES ANIMATED FOR MOBILE Discover exclusive animation originals released in short, cinematic episodes designed for mobile viewing. Ryuu brings together independent creators, voice actors, animators, editors, and production teams to build new anime worlds from the ground up. From dark fantasy, cozy fantasy, science fantasy and science fiction to emotional character-driven stories, Ryuu is where original characters become full anime series. FEATURED ORIGINALS • Granite Waves, a dark science fantasy thriller-heist from creator Tezeze • Sonnenlied, an original dark romance fantasy series from Alindraws • Infinit, an original utopia-dystopia science fantasy animated series from No Sam APP FEATURES • Watch highest-quality vertical anime in full-screen 9:16 • Discover exclusive original series only on Ryuu • Follow new episodes • Explore fantasy, sci-fi, supernatural, and character-driven worlds BUILT FOR FANS OF ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Ryuu is made for fans who discover original characters, lore, ships, fan theories, and creator-led worlds online, and want to see those stories become real anime series. HUMAN-MADE ANIME Ryuu backs real artists. Every series is created with human writers, directors, animators, voice actors, editors, designers, and production crews. In a world flooded with generated content, Ryuu is built around original human artistry, creative freedom, and premium storytelling. Start watching the next wave of vertical anime originals on Ryuu.

Screenshots

PaperSwipe4 screens
Ryuu App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ryuu App at none against PaperSwipe's 9. Ryuu App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PaperSwipe sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Ryuu App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaperSwipe ships an update every 3 months, Ryuu App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PaperSwipe versus Ryuu App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperSwipeRyuu App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB72 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperIVAN LEVINThe Ryuu

In-app purchases

9 purchases

PaperSwipe

One-time9
  • Midnight Galaxy$1.99
  • Rose Gold$1.99
  • Cosmic Dream$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Volcano$1.99
  • Emerald Dream$1.99
  • Purple Haze$1.99
  • Peachy Keen$1.99
  • Matrix Code$1.99
  • Candy Shop$1.99
None

Ryuu App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaperSwipe free?
PaperSwipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ryuu App free?
Ryuu App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaperSwipe or Ryuu App have ads?
Neither PaperSwipe nor Ryuu App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaperSwipe or Ryuu App?
PaperSwipe ships an update every 3 months, and Ryuu App every 2 weeks. Most recently, PaperSwipe was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ryuu App on October 31, 2026.

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