Comparison

Mega Jump 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

Mega Jump

Embark on an epic jumping adventure collecting coins and powerups while dodging monsters. Explore vibrant worlds, unlock hilarious characters, and compete on global leaderboards in this addictive casual game.

Highlights
  • Epic jumping journey
  • Coin collection
  • Crazy powerups
  • Dodge monsters
  • Four worlds to explore
  • Unlockable characters
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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“A standard-bearer for mobile gaming.” - Destructoid 40 Million Players! Now with glorious retina artwork for iPad and iPhone 5! “The best casual endless game in the App Store” - AppAdvice.com "Incredibly addictive" - Gamezebo "Superb" - Slide to Play Get ready to blast off on an epic jumping journey with Mega Jump! Collect coins, grab crazy powerups, and dodge monsters to boost yourself to the edge of the universe and beyond! Mega Jump has it all: - Eye-popping cartoon graphics and gorgeous hand-painted backdrops! - Four incredible worlds to explore! - Amazing upgradable powerups! - Turn into a Balloon, become a Coin Magnet or zap enemies with the Power Shield! - Grab the Super Nova Boost and hang on for a fiery ride! - Unlock all kinds of awesome and hilarious characters to play with! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Dozens of unlockable achievements! - Online worldwide leaderboards with Game Center! What are you waiting for? Grab Mega Jump and start jumping! Honors: Mega Jump has 40 million players and counting, and reached the #1 App spot in 28 countries! Thanks to all the Mega Jumpers out there! Join us on the Mega Jump Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MegaJump Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/getsetgames Please note: Apple is not a sponsor of any promotion.

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

Mega Jump4 screens
Cut the Rope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mega Jump at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Mega Jump also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 13.0). Cut the Rope's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Mega Jump sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cut the Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 836 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Mega Jump's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cut the Rope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Jump ships an update every 2 months, Cut the Rope every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mega Jump versus Cut the Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega JumpCut the Rope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.3K ratings)4.3 (836 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better836
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGet Set GamesZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

Mega Jump

All ratings1,296 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews1,991 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.2%

Cut the Rope

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

User reviews

Mega Jump

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 Variety of characters and power-ups
  • 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls

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

Mega Jump

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels resetting after death
  • Coins not registering properly
  • Invisible platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • More level variety
  • Ability to save progress
  • Multiplayer mode

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

10 purchases

Mega Jump

One-time10
  • New Character: Buster$0.99
  • New Character: Foxworthy$0.99
  • New Character: Rosie$0.99
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  • 1,500 Mega Points$0.99
  • 3,500 Mega Points$1.99
  • 9,000 Mega Points$4.99
  • 20,000 Mega Points$9.99
  • 50,000 Mega Points$24.99
  • 125,000 Mega Points$49.99
  • 300,000 Mega Points$94.99
10 purchases

Cut the Rope

One-time10
  • Superpower 20$1.99
  • Candies 25$1.99
  • Big candies sack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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 Mega Jump free?
Mega Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega Jump or Cut the Rope?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Mega Jump averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.3 from 836 ratings.
Do Mega Jump or Cut the Rope have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Mega Jump does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Jump or Cut the Rope?
Mega Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Cut the Rope every 4 months. Most recently, Mega Jump was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cut the Rope on October 17, 2026.

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