# Cut the Rope vs Trajecto

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trajecto at none against Cut the Rope's 12. Trajecto also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Cut the Rope's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Cut the Rope ships an update every 2 months, Trajecto every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Trajecto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-magic/id1053475918/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Ryan Schaefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802620449) |

## 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


### Trajecto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trajecto/id6803220499)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Trajecto free?

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

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

Both Cut the Rope and Trajecto show ads.

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

Cut the Rope ships an update every 2 months, and Trajecto every 2 days. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 21, 2026 and Trajecto on October 8, 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.*