Comparison

Cut the Rope vs SH3LLC0DE

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

SH3LLC0DE

A cyberpunk deduction puzzle game where you crack codes using limited tools. Every guess raises the alarm, forcing strategic decisions about risk and resource management to survive before being traced.

Highlights
  • Logic deduction gameplay
  • Information and risk management
  • Limited tool usage
  • Increasingly complex codes
  • Offline play
  • No ads or microtransactions
Features
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SH3LLC0DE is a code breaking game built around deduction. If you know Mastermind, Bulls and Cows, or Wordle, the basic idea will feel familiar. SH3LLC0DE takes that familiar formula and adds layers of complexity as you progress. Each attempt tells you something about the hidden code. Use that information to narrow down the possibilities and find the answer before the alarm reaches 100. You have tools when you need them, but knowing when you actually need them is part of the problem. There are 100 missions in the campaign. Things are fairly simple at first. They don’t stay that way. New rules and security systems are introduced as you go, and later missions start combining them. There’s a story running underneath the campaign, too. The jobs have consequences. You’ll see them in news reports and hear about them from your broker. Eventually, some of the targets, buyers and people caught in the middle start turning up in places they probably shouldn’t. There are daily puzzles, too. Crack a new one every day, or make a run of it with two or three. Finish at least one to keep your streak alive. No ads or in-app purchases. No account or internet connection required. No data collection.

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
SH3LLC0DE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SH3LLC0DE at none against Cut the Rope's 14. SH3LLC0DE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Cut the Rope's advantage is ratings volume (287K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Cut the Rope sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. SH3LLC0DE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SH3LLC0DE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 287K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 weeks, SH3LLC0DE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cut the Rope versus SH3LLC0DE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeSH3LLC0DE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (287K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings287K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB60 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK Limitedchristopher woods

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%

SH3LLC0DE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SH3LLC0DE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

SH3LLC0DE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SH3LLC0DE free?
SH3LLC0DE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or SH3LLC0DE?
SH3LLC0DE is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 287K ratings, while SH3LLC0DE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or SH3LLC0DE have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; SH3LLC0DE does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or SH3LLC0DE?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 weeks, and SH3LLC0DE every 4 days. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on November 2, 2026 and SH3LLC0DE on October 21, 2026.

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