Comparison

Cogs vs Arrows Rope Cut

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

Head to head
About

Cogs

A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.

Highlights
  • Build complex machines with sliding tiles
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Inventor Mode for learning
  • Time Challenge Mode
  • Move Challenge Mode
  • Remastered for modern devices
Features
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Cogs is a multi-award-winning puzzle game where players build increasingly complex machines using sliding tiles 3D. Originally launched in 2009, we completely remastered Cogs from the ground up in 2025 to look beautiful on modern phones and tablets. "One of the highest quality puzzle games we've seen." – PocketGamer "The visual design and imagination of the game are stunning, with great attention to detail, and the sound effects are downright enticing." – Adrenaline Vault "A masterpiece visually, as well with the actual gameplay." – AppAdvice INVENTOR MODE Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more. TIME CHALLENGE MODE If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it. MOVE CHALLENGE MODE Take your time and plan ahead. Every tap counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.

About

Arrows Rope Cut

Features
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Arrows Rope Cut is a bright color-matching puzzle packed with quick, satisfying clears. Each level gives you tangled ropes and directional arrow cutters. Tap the right arrow, follow its lane, and slice the matching rope. The path matters: another color can block a cut, locks and timed pieces raise the pressure, and every level has a limited move budget. Features: - Bright, handcrafted rope-cutting puzzle boards - Directional arrow cutters with satisfying slice effects - Move limits, locks, timed pieces, and tricky blockers - Helpful Hint, Cut, and extra-move boosters - Smooth animations and tactile feedback on supported devices Choose the right arrows, cut every rope, and conquer the tangle.

Screenshots

Cogs4 screens
Arrows Rope Cut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arrows Rope Cut at Free against Cogs's $4.99. Arrows Rope Cut also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Cogs's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Arrows Rope Cut is free to download; Cogs costs $4.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Arrows Rope Cut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogs ships an update every 2 months, Arrows Rope Cut monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cogs versus Arrows Rope Cut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogsArrows Rope Cut
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLazy 8 StudiosHE HE

Bugs and requests

Cogs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on some devices
  • Levels don't load properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a reset option
  • Provide more free levels
  • Improve restore purchase functionality

Arrows Rope Cut

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cogs

One-time4
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
None

Arrows Rope Cut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogs free?
Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Arrows Rope Cut free?
Arrows Rope Cut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cogs or Arrows Rope Cut have ads?
Neither Cogs nor Arrows Rope Cut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cogs or Arrows Rope Cut?
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and Arrows Rope Cut monthly. Most recently, Cogs was updated on September 30, 2026 and Arrows Rope Cut on September 19, 2026.

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