# Cut the Rope vs Cube Critters

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Cube Critters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-magic/id1053475918/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-critters/id1180501338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-magic/id1053475918)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium  Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Handful of magic crystals (1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of magic crystals (2) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Snowy Hills Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas present | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of magic crystals (5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heap of magic crystals (10) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mound of magic crystals (20) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mound of magic crystals (30) | $30.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique game mechanics
- 🎉 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Great graphics and design
- 💡 Interesting character transformations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive ads and interruptions
- 🔒 Paid features to remove ads
- 🔋 Limited gameplay due to energy system
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Levels not loading properly
- Purchased content not unlocking

**Requested features**

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


### Cube Critters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-critters/id1180501338)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harleen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scarecrow | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur | $1.99 | one-time |
| Libertas | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*