Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Cube Critters

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

Help a cute monster retrieve candy by cutting ropes and using magical transformations. Solve over 160 physics-based puzzles across enchanting levels, facing challenging boss encounters. Enjoy offline gameplay suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Physics-based rope cutting puzzles
  • Magical transformations for Om Nom
  • Over 160 enchanting levels
  • Boss levels with unique challenges
  • Offline gameplay
  • Fun for all ages
Features
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ONE SPELL. ONE CANDY. ONE ADORABLE MONSTER IN BIG TROUBLE. A magical accident has dropped Om Nom into a strange new world. His candy is harder to reach than ever! Cut ropes, use magic, and solve clever physics puzzles as Om Nom transforms to fly, squeeze, and sneak his way through over 160 enchanting levels of sweet, brain-teasing fun. THOSE LEGENDARY PHYSICS PUZZLES Classic Cut the Rope mechanics provide clever challenges! Cut ropes and use timing to collect candy and complete each level. MAGICAL FORMS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING Magic turns Om Nom into something new. Fly as a Bird, squeeze through tiny spaces as a Baby, dive deep as a Fish, pass through walls as a Spirit, sniff out candy as a Mouse, or blast objects away as a Dragon with a mighty sneeze. Different form, different solution — experiment and have fun with it. BOSS LEVELS AHEAD Face the evil wizard behind the magical chaos. These encounters combine timing, logic, and magic — and they don’t go easy on you. FUN FOR ALL AGES Easy to start, satisfying to master. Om Nom’s adventures are enjoyable and rewarding for everyone. PLAY ANYWHERE Fully single-player and works offline. Om nom can be fed even without an internet connection. READY FOR SOME MAGIC? Jump in, start cutting ropes, and help Om Nom get his candy. The spell has already been cast — all that’s missing is you. Cut the Rope: Magic is free to download and play, but some in-game items are available for purchase with real money. For more information, please review our Terms of Use (https://www.zeptolab.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.zeptolab.com/privacy).

About

Cube Critters

Embark on a voxel-powered adventure through a cubic world filled with mazes, power-ups, and obstacles. Compete against players globally or with friends in exciting battles. Collect gold to unlock new characters and explore vibrant environments.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer battles worldwide
  • Single-player maze conquering
  • One-finger control
  • Interactive gameplay with props and emojis
  • Five unique 3D environments
  • Unlockable characters with gold coins
Features
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Cube Critters is a voxel-powered adventure set in a beautiful cubic world. Guide your character through treacherous mazes, collect helpful power-ups, and avoid sneaky obstacles to capture the crown. You can also challenge other players worldwide or battle it out with Facebook friends; the competition will be fierce either way. Key Features: • Battle players worldwide through Facebook or over Wi-Fi. • Conquer challenging mazes solo in single-player mode. • Use a single finger to guide your character. • Interact with your opponent by making use of props, obstacles, and emojis. • Enjoy a vibrant 3D world with five unique environments. • Collect gold coins to unlock new characters! More Information: www.cubecritters.com contact@redfishgame.com

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Cube Critters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Critters at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Cube Critters also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). Cut the Rope's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (13K vs 31). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cube Critters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cut the Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 13K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cube Critters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 2 months, Cube Critters every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cut the Rope versus Cube Critters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeCube Critters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.4 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedTeewee Games

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

All ratings13,120 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative30.3%

Cube Critters

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral17.7%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Purchased content not unlocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Removal of energy/appetite system
  • Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
  • Improve stability and performance

Cube Critters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Cut the Rope

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time11
  • Handful of magic crystals (1)$0.99
  • Handful of magic crystals (2)$1.99
  • Unlock Snowy Hills Pack$1.99
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  • Disable Ads$2.99
  • Starter pack$2.99
  • Christmas present$2.99
  • Value pack!$2.99
  • Handful of magic crystals (5)$4.99
  • Heap of magic crystals (10)$9.99
  • Mound of magic crystals (20)$19.99
  • Mound of magic crystals (30)$30.99
10 purchases

Cube Critters

One-time10
  • Ghost$0.99
  • Crab$0.99
  • Captain$0.99
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  • Peter$0.99
  • Harleen$0.99
  • Scarecrow$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Treasure Box$1.99
  • Dinosaur$1.99
  • Libertas$1.99

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Critters free?
Cube Critters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Cube Critters?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Cube Critters averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or Cube Critters have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Cube Critters does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Cube Critters?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 2 months, and Cube Critters every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cube Critters on October 23, 2026.

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