# Cut the Rope vs Range Play

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Range Play at 100% against Cut the Rope's 59%. Range Play also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Cut the Rope's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Range Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

Range Play 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 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 100% of Range Play's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Range Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-magic/id1053475918/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-play/id6761851720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Jason Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891778101) |

## 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


### Range Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-play/id6761851720)

Enhance your driving range practice with engaging games designed to improve distance control and swing technique. Compete in five distinct challenges to make your training sessions more enjoyable and effective.

**Highlights:** Five unique game modes, Improve distance control, Enhance swing technique, Fun practice sessions, Track yardage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope free?

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

### Is Range Play free?

Range Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Range Play?

Range Play is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Range Play averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope or Range Play have ads?

Cut the Rope shows ads; Range Play does not.

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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.*