# Cut This! vs Brain Dig

Cut This! and Brain Dig both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Cut This!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Brain Dig's. Cut This! also leads on ratings volume (833 vs 50). Brain Dig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cut This! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Brain Dig asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cut This! against 4.4 for Brain Dig. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut This! has 833 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cut This!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Brain Dig's.

Cut This! ships an update every 6 weeks, Brain Dig every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut This! | Brain Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (833 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-this/id1553240016/reviews)** | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dig-digging-puzzle/id6744810089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **833** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 134 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raketspel AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/377899145) | [BAF, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501471707) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut This!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-this/id1553240016)

A physics-based puzzle game where players must strategically cut and slice obstacles to guide a ball into a cup. It features impressive 3D graphics and challenging brain teasers.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Cut and slice obstacles, Guide ball to cup, 3D graphics, Brain challenges

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solutions - Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solutions - Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solutions – Big Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Solutions – Huge Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Lack of updates and new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Levels becoming impossible to complete
- Rope mechanics not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Better ad control and placement
- Improved level design and difficulty progression


### Brain Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dig-digging-puzzle/id6744810089)

This puzzle game challenges you to dig paths for colored balls to roll and merge with others of the same hue. It offers a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience, perfect for quick play sessions. Success depends on strategically creating pathways for all balls to connect.

**Highlights:** Digging puzzle gameplay, Merge same-colored balls, Realistic physics simulation, Brain training challenges, Relaxing downtime activity, Addictive merge mechanics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut This! free?

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

### Is Brain Dig free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cut This! or Brain Dig?

Cut This! is rated higher. Cut This! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 833 ratings, while Brain Dig averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Cut This! or Brain Dig have ads?

Both Cut This! and Brain Dig show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut This! or Brain Dig?

Cut This! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brain Dig every 2 months. Most recently, Cut This! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Brain Dig on October 10, 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.*