# Cut the Rope vs SwipeTrix

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | SwipeTrix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-magic/id1053475918/reviews)** | [4.6 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipetrix/id1492444529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 771 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) |

## 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


### SwipeTrix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipetrix/id1492444529)

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.

**Highlights:** Swipe to move character, Collect all diamonds, Dodge enemies, Move through portals, 100+ hand-crafted levels, Daily challenges, Unlockable characters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game!
- 🚀 Smooth and simple gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and thought-provoking puzzles
- 👍 Sleek design and minimalistic appeal
- 👍 Therapeutic and fun experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with swiping controls
- 📢 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Short-lived entertainment value

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect level counter display
- Issues with ad removal and unlocking features

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for characters and trails
- Unlockable characters or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope free?

Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwipeTrix free?

SwipeTrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or SwipeTrix?

Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while SwipeTrix averages 4.6 from 771 ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope or SwipeTrix have ads?

Cut the Rope shows ads; SwipeTrix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or SwipeTrix?

Cut the Rope ships an update every 2 months, and SwipeTrix weekly. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 30, 2026 and SwipeTrix on October 29, 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.*