# PapiMissile vs Cut the Rope

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiMissile | Cut the Rope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663/reviews)** | [4.3 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **836** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiMissile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 📱 Outdated graphics/Retina display issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Cut the Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superpower 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candies 25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big candies sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big superpowers sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all level packs + 100 FREE Candies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge candies sack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge superpowers sack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo candies sack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Candies Unlimited | $14.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving progress
- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*