Comparison

PapiMissile vs Cut the Rope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PapiMissile

Launch a character from a military base to break falling enemy missiles. Score more points by destroying multiple missiles simultaneously. Protect your bases to avoid game over.

Highlights
  • Launch projectiles
  • Break enemy missiles
  • Score multiplier for multi-missile breaks
  • Base destruction mechanic
  • Base recovery system
Features
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OMG! Many enemy missiles are falling down to the Papi Town. Slide your finger from a military base to launch Mr.Papi (red ball guy) and break all the enemy missiles. - If you break many missiles at a time, you get more score. - If all the bases are destroyed by missiles, the game is over. - Sometimes an extra base flies through the air. If he gets it, a destroyed base will be recovered.

About

Cut the Rope

Guide a cute monster to eat candy by solving physics-based puzzles. Utilize new gadgets and superpowers to overcome challenges and collect stars. Explore a secret lab with a new scientist character.

Highlights
  • Innovative physics gameplay
  • New gadgets and superpowers
  • Collect gold stars
  • Unlock new levels
  • Adorable character
  • Outstanding graphics
Features
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NOTE: EXPERIMENTS MAY CAUSE CRAVINGS! A mysterious cardboard box lands on the Professor’s desk… and inside is Om Nom, a tiny monster with an enormous sweet tooth! Naturally, the Professor can’t resist turning this discovery into a series of candy-fueled experiments — and now you get to join the fun. Step into a bustling lab packed with physics-based puzzles. Use rockets, magnets, electricity, ropes, tension, suction cups, water mechanics, robotic arms, ant colonies, and more ingenious contraptions. Your mission sounds simple — get the candy to Om Nom — but each puzzle will test your wits in surprising ways! WHY PLAYERS CAN’T STOP PLAYING: • 200 cleverly designed physics puzzles across 8 inventive level packs • A playful toolbox of gadgets and superpowers to crack tricky challenges • Collect shiny stars, uncover hidden treasures, and unlock bonus levels • Charming animations and cutscenes that bring the Professor’s lab to life • Perfect for fans of logic puzzles, single-player challenges, and clever physics fun Think smart, experiment boldly, and keep Om Nom well-fed in this addictive puzzle adventure. Every level offers a fresh opportunity to test your logic, timing, and creativity in a lab full of delightful surprises! Cut the Rope: Experiments is free to download and play, however, some in-game items can be purchased for real money, including randomised items. For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://www.zeptolab.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.zeptolab.com/privacy).

Screenshots

PapiMissile2 screens
Cut the Rope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiMissile at none against Cut the Rope's 10. PapiMissile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Cut the Rope's advantage is ratings volume (836 vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PapiMissile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PapiMissile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 836 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PapiMissile's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cut the Rope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PapiMissile ships an update every 12 months, Cut the Rope every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PapiMissile versus Cut the Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapiMissileCut the Rope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (836 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7836 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei IwasakiZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

PapiMissile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.4%

Cut the Rope

All ratings836 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews443 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

PapiMissile

From 7 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Excellent sound effects and music
  • 😄 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
  • ⚡ Simple yet engaging mechanics
  • 🆓 Free to download and play
  • 🎮 Great for short gaming sessions

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Difficulty increases too quickly
  • 😴 Can become boring over time
  • 🚀 Missiles launch too slowly
  • 🔄 Limited gameplay variety
  • 📱 Outdated graphics/Retina display issues

Cut the Rope

From 836 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing game
  • 😊 Cute and fun
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging
  • 💕 Love Om Nom

Room to improve

  • 😩 Too many ads
  • 💰 Candy/energy system is frustrating
  • 🤬 Subscription model is too expensive

Bugs and requests

PapiMissile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • High scores not saving without internet connection
  • Retina display icon and graphics not updated
  • Minor bug fixes mentioned in updates
  • Sound-related issues in updates

Requested features

12 requests
  • Multi-touch support for managing multiple bases
  • High score saving without internet connection
  • Additional game levels (underwater, etc.)
  • Difficulty settings or adjustable progression
  • Boss battles or final level challenges
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  • Power-ups for the player character
  • Faster missile reload times
  • Retina display optimization
  • Papi collection bundle with all games
  • Different game modes (racing, third-person shooter)
  • Ability to play custom music while gaming
  • Lite version for other Papi games

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not saving progress
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Option to remove ads permanently
  • Ability to earn more candies/energy without ads

In-app purchases

None

PapiMissile

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cut the Rope

One-time10
  • Superpower 20$1.99
  • Candies 25$1.99
  • Big candies sack$1.99
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  • Big superpowers sack$1.99
  • Unlock all level packs + 100 FREE Candies$3.99
  • Huge candies sack$3.99
  • Huge superpowers sack$3.99
  • Jumbo candies sack$7.99
  • Candies Unlimited$14.99
  • Superpower Unlimited$24.99

Questions

Is PapiMissile free?
PapiMissile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PapiMissile or Cut the Rope?
PapiMissile is rated higher. PapiMissile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.3 from 836 ratings.
Do PapiMissile or Cut the Rope have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; PapiMissile does not.
Which is updated more often, PapiMissile or Cut the Rope?
PapiMissile ships an update every 12 months, and Cut the Rope every 4 months. Most recently, PapiMissile was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cut the Rope on October 23, 2026.

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