# Cut the Enemies.io vs Project Salon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cut the Enemies.io at none against Project Salon's 10. Cut the Enemies.io also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Project Salon's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project Salon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cut the Enemies.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cut the Enemies.io against 4.7 for Project Salon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Salon has 1.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cut the Enemies.io ships an update weekly, Project Salon every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Enemies.io | Project Salon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-enemiesio/id1571445562/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-salon/id6447810135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercent Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the Enemies.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-enemiesio/id1571445562)

Slice through blocks and enemies with a super cutter to conquer territory and claim the top spot. Enjoy simple one-touch controls and deeply satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Territory conquest, Super cutter mechanic, One-touch controls, Satisfying gameplay, Block slicing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Project Salon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-salon/id6447810135)

Build and manage your own hair salon in this idle strategy game. Cut, dye, and style hair to attract customers, hire staff, and expand your business. Enjoy a relaxing simulation experience at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Hair cutting and dyeing simulation, Salon expansion and management, Customer attraction, Employee hiring, Idle strategy gameplay, Handcrafted worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkipIts Pack 1 - 6 Skipits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 100 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 - 20 Skipits | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoForcedAds_Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Instant Product Delivery | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack - 255 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Free VIP Guests | $11.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 4 - 200 Skipits | $11.99 | one-time |
| SkipIts Pack 1 - 80 Skipits | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited SkipIts - NoAds Ever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good time waster
- 👍 Non-forced ads
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🤑 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Lose progress when moving to new salon

**Reported bugs**

- Cashier getting stuck
- App force closing
- Data loss when exiting the game

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to keep progress when moving salons
- More diverse customer base in the braiding shop


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Enemies.io free?

Cut the Enemies.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Project Salon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Enemies.io or Project Salon?

Project Salon is rated higher. Cut the Enemies.io averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Project Salon averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Cut the Enemies.io or Project Salon have ads?

Both Cut the Enemies.io and Project Salon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the Enemies.io or Project Salon?

Cut the Enemies.io ships an update weekly, and Project Salon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Enemies.io was updated on November 3, 2026 and Project Salon on November 3, 2026.

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