Cut the Rope vs SwipeTrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
SwipeTrix
This game challenges players to solve intricate puzzles by swiping to move a character. Collect all the diamonds while avoiding enemies and utilizing portals. Enjoy a relaxing, no-time-limit experience with over 100 levels and daily challenges.
- Swipe to move character
- Collect all diamonds
- Dodge enemies
- Move through portals
- 100+ hand-crafted levels
- Daily challenges
- Unlockable characters
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SwipeTrix brings the fun of solving puzzles in the shape of a really polished art style and grueling level design. Swipe to Move the character. Collect all the diamonds to clear the level but watch out for enemies. ! There is no time limit so take your time to figure out the solution and advance through exhilarating levels. ◈ 100+ hand-crafted levels. ◈ Daily Challenges: 9 unique mind-twisting levels every week. ◈ Dodge Enemy AI, Move through portals and collect diamonds. ◈ Unlock unique characters for free. ◈ Neon Retro type artwork. ◈ Intuitive gameplay. Easy to learn but hard to master!. ◈ Compete with your friends-Game Center.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SwipeTrix at none against Cut the Rope's shown. SwipeTrix also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 59%). Cut the Rope's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 771). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SwipeTrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cut the Rope against 4.6 for SwipeTrix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 13K ratings behind it against 771, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 79% of SwipeTrix's.
Cut the Rope ships an update every 2 months, SwipeTrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cut the Rope | SwipeTrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better | 4.6 (771 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 79.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 771 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZeptoLab UK Limited | Rakshak Kalwani |
Customer experience
Cut the Rope
SwipeTrix
User reviews
Cut the Rope
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Unique game mechanics
- 🎉 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Great graphics and design
- 💡 Interesting character transformations
Room to improve
- 🤯 Excessive ads and interruptions
- 🔒 Paid features to remove ads
- 🔋 Limited gameplay due to energy system
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
SwipeTrix
From 771 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great game!
- 🚀 Smooth and simple gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 👍 Sleek design and minimalistic appeal
- 👍 Therapeutic and fun experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches with swiping controls
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Short-lived entertainment value
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
SwipeTrix
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect level counter display
- Issues with ad removal and unlocking features
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Customization options for characters and trails
- Unlockable characters or challenges
In-app purchases
Cut the Rope
- Premium Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 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
SwipeTrix
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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