Comparison

PaperBoom vs Thunk

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

Head to head
About

PaperBoom

Engage in a bright physics puzzle game where you aim a paper cannon to destroy all targets. Utilize limited ammunition, trigger chain reactions, and overcome various obstacles across multi-stage levels. Collect coins and boosters as the challenges increase.

Highlights
  • Aim paper cannon
  • Break all targets
  • Manage limited balls
  • Trigger chain reactions
  • Collect coins and boosters
  • Paper-crafted scenes
Features
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PaperBoom is a bright physics puzzle game about aiming a paper cannon and breaking every target on the stage. Line up shots, manage your limited balls, trigger explosive chain reactions, and clear jars, crates, ice, glass, TNT, moving platforms, blockers, and multi-stage levels. Collect coins, use rocket boosters, keep streaks alive, and discover paper-crafted scenes as the levels get trickier. PaperBoom is designed for quick sessions with playful sounds, tactile effects, optional ads, and optional in-app purchases for coins, bundles, and removing ads.

About

Thunk

Features
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Tap. Thunk. Don't hit a knife. Thunk is a one-tap knife-throwing game. The target spins, you throw, and every knife has to stick without touching one that's already there. Time it right and the target bursts apart. Time it wrong and your knife bounces off. 200 LEVELS Five worlds, from Pine Camp to Snow Peak. Every level earns one to three stars: clear it, knock off every acorn, and do it on the first try. A BOSS EVERY FIFTH LEVEL A cartwheel studded with iron, a station clock that ticks, a riveted shield, a bullseye with a double rhythm and a heavy millstone. Beat them to win knives you can't buy. ENDLESS MODE Targets keep coming until a knife bounces. Chase your own best on your personal top-10 board. THE KNIFE RACK Spend the acorns you knock off the rim on 15 knives. A few carry small perks: a spare throw, a wider reach for acorns, or double acorns on bosses. SOMETHING EVERY DAY A daily gift that grows over a 7-day streak, and 12 achievements to earn. YOUR WAY • One tap, anywhere on the screen • Pauses itself when you leave the app • Sound and haptics you can switch off • Plays offline • Optional Sign in with Apple or Google to back up your progress • Free, with a short ad after some bosses and an optional ad that doubles your acorns • Optional acorn packs: every knife on sale can also be earned by playing Steady hand. Thunk.

Screenshots

PaperBoom4 screens
Thunk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PaperBoom at 5.0 against Thunk's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PaperBoom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Thunk sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaperBoom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaperBoom ships an update every 2 days, Thunk every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PaperBoom versus Thunk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperBoomThunk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size642 MB81 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer凤禄 金Alden Morris Enterprises LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PaperBoom

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Pouch of Coins$3.99
  • Small Bundle$4.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Bag of Coins$6.99
  • Medium Bundle$9.99
  • Chest of Coins$14.99
  • Large Bundle$19.99
  • Vault of Coins$24.99
  • Treasury of Coins$39.99
4 purchases

Thunk

One-time4
  • 250 Acorns$0.99
  • 600 Acorns$1.99
  • 1,400 Acorns$3.99
Show 1 more
  • 2,500 Acorns$5.99

Questions

Is PaperBoom free?
PaperBoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thunk free?
Thunk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PaperBoom or Thunk?
PaperBoom is rated higher. PaperBoom averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thunk averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PaperBoom or Thunk have ads?
Both PaperBoom and Thunk show ads.
Which is updated more often, PaperBoom or Thunk?
PaperBoom ships an update every 2 days, and Thunk every 4 days. Most recently, PaperBoom was updated on November 1, 2026 and Thunk on October 31, 2026.

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