Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Red's First Flight

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

Head to head
About

Cut the Rope

Guide candy to a hungry monster by cutting ropes and using various gadgets. Solve physics-based puzzles across numerous themed levels, collecting stars and rewards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Rope cutting mechanics
  • Gadget usage
  • Star collection
  • Themed levels
  • Offline play
Features
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OM NOM IS HUNGRY — AND HE WANTS CANDY! It is up to you to help him in 425 physics-based puzzle levels across 17 themed boxes in this GOAT puzzler! Cut ropes, use clever gadgets, and collect stars to feed the adorable green monster Om Nom with a massive sweet tooth. Each box brings new puzzle mechanics and challenges, like: • Toy Box – bouncy platforms and unpredictable surprises • Magic Box – magic hats and the trick of teleporting the candy • Steam Box – valves, steam and mechanical fun • Cosmic Box – gravity switches and clever twists HOW TO PLAY: • Cut ropes to guide candy to Om Nom • Use bubbles, air cushions, valves and even bees to solve tricky puzzles • Defy the laws of physics with superpowers • Collect stars and coins to unlock new boxes, gain rewards, and get Om Nom new sweets to eat FEATURES: • Super satisfying physics-based gameplay • Fast-paced, addictive single-player brain teasers • Hilarious cartoons about Om Nom “Om Nom Stories” • Play offline anywhere, anytime • Fun for all ages, from kids to the young at heart Feed Om Nom, collect stars, and enjoy the award-winning, globally loved puzzle adventure that has captivated millions of players worldwide! Cut the Rope is free to download and play, however, some in-game items can be purchased for real money, including randomised items. For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://www.zeptolab.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.zeptolab.com/privacy).

About

Red's First Flight

Launch birds with a slingshot to destroy structures and defeat greedy pigs who have stolen eggs. This classic physics-based puzzle game offers hundreds of levels and unique bird abilities for strategic and skillful gameplay.

Highlights
  • Physics-based slingshot gameplay
  • 8 original episodes with over 390 levels
  • Unique bird powers
  • 3-star all levels
  • Golden Egg hunting
  • Classic characters
  • Mighty Eagle support
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Rebuilt from the ground up, Red's First Flight is a faithful re-make of the original Angry Birds game that took the world by storm! The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the greedy pigs who stole their eggs. Use the unique powers of each bird to destroy the pigs' defenses. Angry Birds features challenging physics-based gameplay and hours of replay value. Each level requires logic, skill and force to solve! – Enjoy fun and satisfying slingshot gameplay! – Play all 8 original Angry Birds episodes from 2012 – over 390 levels! – 3-star all the levels and hunt for the Golden Eggs! – All the original classic characters just as you remember them! – Call in the Mighty Eagle to destroy those hard-to-beat levels! – No IAPs! – No intrusive pop-up ads interrupting gameplay! Relive your first smartphone gaming experience with THE mobile game of mobile games. We may update the game periodically, for example, to add new features or content or to fix bugs or other technical issues. Please note that the game may not function properly if you do not have the newest version installed. If you have not installed the latest update, Rovio will not be responsible for the game failing to function as expected. -------- Terms of Use: http://www.rovio.com/eula Privacy Policy: http://www.rovio.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Red's First Flight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cut the Rope at Free against Red's First Flight's $4.99. Cut the Rope also leads on ratings volume (287K vs 84K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Red's First Flight's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 47%) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). On rating, update cadence, monetization model 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

Cut the Rope is free to download; Red's First Flight costs $4.99 up front. Cut the Rope sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Red's First Flight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cut the Rope against 4.8 for Red's First Flight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 287K and 84K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 85% of Red's First Flight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 weeks, Red's First Flight monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cut the Rope versus Red's First Flight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeRed's First Flight
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (287K ratings)4.8 (84K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings287K — better84K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB212 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedRovio Entertainment Oyj

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

All ratings286,785 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,475 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative44.1%

Red's First Flight

All ratings82,992 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews2,354 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.0%

User reviews

Cut the Rope

From 287K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entertaining and challenging
  • 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model to remove ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

Red's First Flight

From 84K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great nostalgic experience
  • 👍 No ads or microtransactions
  • 🎁 Free Mighty Eagle
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some physics/visual issues
  • 🔍 Missing certain levels/features
  • 🔍 Smaller screen size on newer devices

Bugs and requests

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads causing app crashes
  • Levels not saving progress after crashes
  • Inability to exit certain ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Custom level creation and sharing
  • Ability to play with Om Nom character
  • Option to disable hints and superpowers

Red's First Flight

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Persistent white popup after restarting levels
  • Impossible to get 100% on certain levels
  • Sound issues when skipping cutscenes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back other classic Angry Birds games
  • Add more levels/episodes
  • Restore missing features (Red's Mighty Feathers, etc.)
  • Improve physics and visual consistency

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Cut the Rope

Subscriptions3
  • Premium membership3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • VIP Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Om Nom Royale Pass$9.991 Month
One-time11
  • Disable Ads$0.99
  • Magnets Tiny Pack$1.99
  • Offer 6$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Solutions Tiny Pack$2.99
  • Value pack!$2.99
  • Solutions Grande Pack$3.99
  • Unlock 3rd Season$4.99
  • Offer 7$4.99
  • Unlock 2nd Season$5.99
  • No Ads Bundle 1$9.99
  • Offer 8$9.99
None

Red's First Flight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red's First Flight free?
Red's First Flight costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Red's First Flight?
Red's First Flight is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287K ratings, while Red's First Flight averages 4.8 from 84K ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or Red's First Flight have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Red's First Flight does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Red's First Flight?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 weeks, and Red's First Flight monthly. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on November 3, 2026 and Red's First Flight on November 3, 2026.

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