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Head-to-head

We Bare Bears vs Paper.io 2

We Bare Bears 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner We Bare Bears
Paper.io 2 4.5★ · Free + IAP 40

We Bare Bears is the better choice for players seeking a story-driven puzzle game with beloved characters, despite its stability issues, while Paper.io 2 is a simple time-killer heavily marred by excessive ads.

Full reviews: We Bare Bears · Paper.io 2

We Bare Bears offers a charming match-3 puzzle experience with popular characters, but users frequently report crashes and difficulty spikes. Paper.io 2 provides a simple, addictive territory-claiming game, but its user experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: We Bare BearsR5R7R14R16
We Bare Bears Users praise We Bare Bears for its fun match-3 puzzles, cute animations, and integration with the show's characters and lore, making it enjoyable for fans R5R14. However, some find the levels become excessively difficult at higher stages, requiring boosters or in-app purchases R7R16R20. There are also complaints about repetitive updates and intrusive team-join requests R6.
Paper.io 2 Paper.io 2 is described as a fun, challenging, and satisfying territory-claiming game with many skins and levels . Players enjoy unlocking new areas and characters . However, many users report that the game is not truly online, featuring bots instead of real players, and some ads show misleading gameplay R61R63R67. There are also complaints about being forced to redo countries R67.
Reliability and Performance edge: Paper.io 2R1R3R4R12
We Bare Bears A significant number of We Bare Bears users report frequent app crashes, especially after updates or when trying to start a level R1R3R4. These crashes often lead to loss of lives or in-game currency . Some users also experience issues connecting to accounts or long loading times R12.
Paper.io 2 Paper.io 2 generally appears more stable in terms of crashes, with no widespread reports of the app itself crashing. However, users report glitches where the game kills the wrong player or gets stuck on ads R82. Some users also mention difficulty with controls .
Price and Value (Free + IAP) edge: We Bare BearsR20R31R41R43
We Bare Bears We Bare Bears is free to play but relies on in-app purchases (IAP) for boosters and lives. Users complain that the game becomes a 'cash grab' at higher levels, forcing players to spend real money to progress R20R31. There are also reports of accidental purchases due to poor button placement R43 and IAP not being delivered . Some users wish for more ways to earn lives, like watching ads R41.
Paper.io 2 Paper.io 2 is also free with IAP, but the primary complaint is the overwhelming number of ads, which users find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay R61R63R64. Ads often appear in the middle of games, are lengthy, and sometimes redirect to browsers or the App Store R63R64R82R84.
Support and Updates tieR4R6R19R34
We Bare Bears We Bare Bears users report issues with updates, such as frequent large downloads R6 and new updates causing crashes R4. One user reported a major glitch costing them money and slow, unhelpful developer support, being told to contact Apple instead R19. Another user lost all progress after reinstalling due to a crash R34 and another lost progress when starting a 'season two' R55.
Paper.io 2 Paper.io 2 users mention updates, with one appreciating a fix for accidentally killing oneself . However, some users complain about being forced to update or wish for more updates . There are also complaints about false advertising in ads for new features .
Pick We Bare Bears if

You are a fan of the We Bare Bears show and enjoy match-3 puzzle games, are willing to tolerate occasional crashes, or don't mind the increasing difficulty at higher levels R14.

Pick Paper.io 2 if

You are looking for a simple, addictive, and challenging time-killer game and are extremely tolerant of frequent and intrusive ads .

Evidence note: The evidence for We Bare Bears is more detailed regarding specific gameplay issues and support interactions, while Paper.io 2's reviews are overwhelmingly focused on the ad experience.

Frequently asked

Does We Bare Bears require Wi-Fi to play?
One user requested a 'no wifi mode,' suggesting that the game may require an internet connection for some features or general play R2.
Are the opponents in Paper.io 2 real players?
Many users report that the 'players' in Paper.io 2 are actually bots, citing instances of playing offline or suspicious spawning patterns R61R63R67R106.
How often do ads appear in Paper.io 2?
Ads in Paper.io 2 are reported to appear very frequently, sometimes every 20 seconds to 3 minutes of gameplay, often interrupting in the middle of a round R64R82R84R85.
Can I transfer my progress in We Bare Bears to a new phone?
One user reported difficulty transferring their game data and purchases to a new phone, receiving an error R39. Another user lost all progress after reinstalling the game R34, and another lost records when starting 'season two' R55.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] We Bare Bears 5/5 · US Cute game: Very fun
  2. [R7] We Bare Bears 2/5 · US I just have to stop: I have LOVED this game...but once I got into the 1500’s, I have to work waaaaay to add at each level...every single level. I can handle a hard one sprinkled in, but this is just too much. I’m good at the game, but I still want something that I can mildly veg out to. Sad.
  3. [R14] We Bare Bears 5/5 · US TOTALLY AWESOME GAME!!: Ok I’m a huge fan of we bare bears and this game is AMAZING! I definitely recommend this app! It is super fun, super cute, and has great puzzles! The animation is amazing! This game is perfect for fans of we bare bears and if you don’t like we bare bears, maybe THIS game can change your mind. This game is great. Ice Bear approves.
  4. [R16] We Bare Bears 1/5 · US It used to be good: It’s come to point where the puzzles are hard and just plain dumb. Start making some changes. Now. And get rid of those goddamn wasabis. Stupid.
  5. [R1] We Bare Bears 2/5 · US I can’t get in!: I can’t get into the game I would rate it with stars but O can’t even get in please help it just keeps showing the intro.
  6. [R3] We Bare Bears 3/5 · US Crashes too much: I love the game absolutely amazing it just crashes WAAAAAY too much!
  7. [R4] We Bare Bears 2/5 · US The App crashes on boot!: I loved this game but I haven’t been able to play since the last update. It crashes on boot! Hope this will get fixed soon.
  8. [R12] We Bare Bears 3/5 · US Connect glitch?: I love this game so far, but whenever I try to connect to one of my accounts it takes so long. I always get tired of it and stop it before it gets past the bear-stack loading thing. Is this just my device or is it a glitch? Thanks for taking the time to read/reply to this!
  9. [R20] We Bare Bears 4/5 · US Hard and fun: So this game is amazing, so much fun idk who would wanna not play this game but it has its flaws like how hard it is, like I am pretty sure you need to get a booster just to beat a level because that hard idk who beat the game without boosters.. just remember to get so coins or else like it’s hard
  10. [R31] We Bare Bears 1/5 · US Don’t let children play this!: The game is really fun and kids will love it. But for a game aimed at children, it really wants you to give it some real world money or deal with frustration. Unfortunately this seems to be the new normal. You can’t just buy and play the game out right, they wanna milk you for every penny or tolerate playing a crippled game. You can earn everything in game to continu
  11. [R41] We Bare Bears 5/5 · US I love this game but...: I mean don’t get me wrong this is a great show and game but it’s challenging I just wish you had more lives like I wish you didn’t have to earn the money to buy lives just like watch a ad or something it’s just annoying when you have 1 move left and you need 2 so maybe you can make it so you can watch a short ad for 5 lives
  12. [R43] We Bare Bears 1/5 · US Scam!: This game is set up to make you accidentally spend coins. The put the purchase button right were the play button is and cause you to make surprise purchase....there is no confirm process like in all other games. Do Not let your kids play this, it is set up to skim.
  13. [R6] We Bare Bears 3/5 · US Keeps making me update every time: This game used to be really great, but lately, every single time I open the app it makes me download a 97mb update. And every time I open the app when it asks me for this update, it unmutes the sound effects and music which I always have turned off. I’m usually playing a podcast or music on my phone through Bluetooth, and when the app opens it’ll play the song on
  14. [R19] We Bare Bears 1/5 · US Found a major glitch in their game...: Notified them re-enacted the glitch which ultimates cost me around $800 (no seriously) and they tell me to contact Apple. I contact Apple and they say it is on the game developers. The developer’s reply “ We are checking with our team to see what options are available for your case. We'll get back to you as soon as we hear back from them. Thank you for your
  15. [R34] We Bare Bears 1/5 · US Love/Hate this game: Game is super fun to play but it continues to crash in middle of playing and I’ve tried everything from resetting my iPad to uninstalling the game which I highly don’t advise for I was on level 1111 and when I reinstalled it restarted the game. I’m giving this game 1 star because it needs to be fixed so that it stops just restarting in middle of game. Also don’t spend any mone
  16. [R2] We Bare Bears 5/5 · US No wifi mode: I love it but it needs a up wifi mode
  17. [R61] Paper.io 2 1/5 · US Commercial overload: Playing bots is not really that fun. Doubt I will keep playing this game much longer. Thank God it’s free.
  18. [R63] Paper.io 2 3/5 · US good: good but theres no puerto rico. i don’t think this game is online even if it says it is bc theres ‘people’ who will spawn as i’m 50% done with the map and only one other person is in the same game, and theyre starting at zero. while it could be possible, ive never joined the game that didnt have everyone starting at 1. so i dont really appreciate being lied to… and there are ads in the middl
  19. [R67] Paper.io 2 1/5 · US IT SUCKS: WHY THE HECK DO I HAVE TO GO TO EROUPE TO FINISH AFRICA? I SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE FREE WILL ON WHAT CONTRY I WANT TO FINISH AND NOT WHAT IS SELECTED THIS GAME IS COMPLETELY UNPLAYABE I WOULD RATHER DIE THEN PLAY THIS GAME also the people who play are bots
  20. [R106] Paper.io 2 5/5 · US Bad: The players are just bots because when I played this game with no Wi-Fi it still worked and games can't be online if there is no Wi-Fi.
  21. [R64] Paper.io 2 2/5 · US Ads in the middle of the game: There are to many ads to actually play a game. There’s no reason why ads should interrupt in the middle of a game
  22. [R82] Paper.io 2 1/5 · US Just why: I was playing the game and I had a ad ok no problem but 5 seconds later I had another ad and the ad was stuck on my screen and I kept on pressing the x button and it wouldn’t work . Then they said this was a calming game well they are lying so I don’t recommend getting this app
  23. [R84] Paper.io 2 3/5 · US Too many advertising: There are many advertisements that randomly come in while you are in the middle of the game. I wish that there were not as many advertisements. It is very annoying.
  24. [R85] Paper.io 2 1/5 · US Too many ads!: Game is great but the ads take longer than 5 minutes. Uninstalling.
  25. [R39] We Bare Bears 3/5 · US Love this game but..: I’ve played this game before bed and offhandedly for months now every day and I’ve put what most would say is a silly amount of money into it. However yesterday I got a new phone and when trying to change over my info and load the game over, it kept giving me an error. If someone puts that much into a game it would be nice to be able to transfer the information.
  26. [R55] We Bare Bears 1/5 · US I love this game but I can’t accept how you restarts the whole thing in season two!: I love this game and been playing it on and off for awhile. I was at level 500 something then I saw the option of having a second season. I was like “ok this seems interesting “ so I started the season two, find that all my record was wiped out include all the lives I get from my friends. This is so disappointed t

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store