# Master Cut vs Cut and Paint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cut and Paint at 57% against Master Cut's 23%. Cut and Paint also leads on ratings volume (155K vs 1.4K) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Master Cut's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Cut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cut and Paint sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cut and Paint holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut and Paint has 155K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Master Cut's written reviews are positive against 57% of Cut and Paint's.

Master Cut ships an update weekly, Cut and Paint every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Cut | Cut and Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cut/id1481228844/reviews) | **[4.6 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-and-paint/id1498901771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **155K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Cut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cut/id1481228844)

Experience the thrill of running a bustling barbershop. Collect VIP clients and give them stylish haircuts to become the most successful barber in town. Master the art of hairdressing in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Collect VIP clients, Hairdressing, Run a barbershop, Become a successful barber, City simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game idea
- 💥 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🤔 Finger covers cutter making it hard to aim
- 😒 Game gets boring/repetitive
- 🤖 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't start or load properly
- Cutter disappears or cuts hair randomly

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
- Allow better visibility of the cutter
- Add more hairstyle options and difficulty levels


### Cut and Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-and-paint/id1498901771)

This relaxing game lets you transform wooden boards into masterpieces. Sand surfaces, carve intricate designs with a laser, and then bring your creations to life with vibrant spray paints and stencils. Unleash your inner artist and experience the joy of woodworking and coloring.

**Highlights:** Sand wooden boards to prepare surfaces, Carve intricate designs with laser art, Paint creations using spray cans and stencils, Unlock new design templates, Wide range of colors and customizable spray intensity, Diverse library of laser art designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying and adorable
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Clever concept
- 👍 Customizable colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤬 Ads even when declined
- 😠 Repetitive designs
- 🙄 Limited color options

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inability to see past creations
- Inability to pick desired colors

**Requested features**

- More wood designs and patterns
- Ability to choose designs
- Ability to blend colors
- Gallery to view past creations
- More brushes and sprays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Cut free?

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

### Is Cut and Paint free?

Cut and Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Master Cut or Cut and Paint?

Cut and Paint is rated higher. Master Cut averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Cut and Paint averages 4.6 from 155K ratings.

### Do Master Cut or Cut and Paint have ads?

Both Master Cut and Cut and Paint show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master Cut or Cut and Paint?

Master Cut ships an update weekly, and Cut and Paint every 2 months. Most recently, Master Cut was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cut and Paint on October 24, 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.*