Beyond Ynth vs Cut the Rope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyond Ynth
Embark on an epic adventure as a small bug on a journey to restore light. Traverse diverse and dangerous environments, solve intricate puzzles by manipulating labyrinth boxes, and collect light-giving gems to defeat dark spiders. Features include a rewind option, solution videos, and over 80 levels.
- iPhone 5 display support
- Rewind Feature
- Solution Videos
- 80 levels with variety
- 15 hours of gameplay
- Original music and voice acting
- High-score lists and achievements
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7th IMGA "GRAND PRIX" WINNER! also available for iPad and Mac OSX Embark on an epic adventure that will take you beyond anything you have ever experienced before! - iPhone 5 display support - Never-before-seen gameplay - 1 year in the making This is the story of Kribl, a little bug on a big journey to bring light back to the Kingdom of Kriblonia. Help him to successfully traverse unexplored terrifying territories and find all the light-giving Dazzly Diamonds that were stolen by the Four Dark Spiders of the Apocalypse! Gameplay: Move, turn and traverse labyrinth boxes which help you to safely reach the other end of each level. Beware of traps and deadly dangers! During your journey you'll face dry dusty deserts, virulent volcano valleys, dank dark foggy forests and icy mountain peaks with treacherous slippery slopes. Each of these territories brings its own surprises and you'll find yourself pushing boxes, climbing platforms, jumping, sliding, falling - in every imaginable situation. All these actions require visionary thinking as each level contains puzzling structures which need to be turned, moved and navigated in order to get through. Use your wits to escape scorching sunbeams, freezing weather conditions and dangerous lava pits. You have to see this game in motion to truly understand how amazing it is. Follow the link at the end of the description below to see the game in action. ***MEDIA REVIEWS*** SlideToPlay: MUST HAVE 4/4: "Extremely well designed levels"; "..you might lose weeks of productivity" TouchArcade: "The entire game is incredibly unique and each level is cleverly designed from beginning to end." Appadvice: "brilliant artwork that looks great on the retina display and iPad..;"great soundtrack.." AppSpy.com: GREAT 5/5: "Beyond Ynth is a class act that is definitely worth checking out.." Gizmodo: "..the graphics are very nice and the game has a high level of polish" 148apps: "It nails down the details that so many other puzzle games miss."; "awesome theme song (it’s amazing!)" iApps.im: "SUPERB! 5/5! The most innovative puzzle game ever!" FEATURES: ++ iPhone 5 display support. ++ NEW: Rewind Feature! ++ NEW: Solution Videos! ++ 80 levels with huge variety. ++ 15 hours of fun platform puzzling. ++ Original music and songs, recorded in a studio. ++ Voice acting. ++ Storybook with hand-drawn illustrations. ++ High-score lists and achievements. ++ Beautiful graphics and animations. ++ Super-smooth dimensional scrolling. ++ Realistic physics gameplay elements. ++ Tons of fun sound effects. ++ Official successor to the critically-acclaimed "Ynth". If you're still uncertain about the game, please watch the exciting gameplay trailer. Please open up YouTube and search for Beyond Ynth or use this direct link: http://tinyurl.com/beyondynth
Cut the Rope
Guide candy to a hungry monster by cutting ropes and using various gadgets. Solve physics-based puzzles across numerous themed levels, collecting stars and rewards.
- Physics-based puzzles
- Rope cutting mechanics
- Gadget usage
- Star collection
- Themed levels
- Offline play
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OM NOM IS HUNGRY — AND HE WANTS CANDY! It is up to you to help him in 425 physics-based puzzle levels across 17 themed boxes in this GOAT puzzler! Cut ropes, use clever gadgets, and collect stars to feed the adorable green monster Om Nom with a massive sweet tooth. Each box brings new puzzle mechanics and challenges, like: • Toy Box – bouncy platforms and unpredictable surprises • Magic Box – magic hats and the trick of teleporting the candy • Steam Box – valves, steam and mechanical fun • Cosmic Box – gravity switches and clever twists HOW TO PLAY: • Cut ropes to guide candy to Om Nom • Use bubbles, air cushions, valves and even bees to solve tricky puzzles • Defy the laws of physics with superpowers • Collect stars and coins to unlock new boxes, gain rewards, and get Om Nom new sweets to eat FEATURES: • Super satisfying physics-based gameplay • Fast-paced, addictive single-player brain teasers • Hilarious cartoons about Om Nom “Om Nom Stories” • Play offline anywhere, anytime • Fun for all ages, from kids to the young at heart Feed Om Nom, collect stars, and enjoy the award-winning, globally loved puzzle adventure that has captivated millions of players worldwide! Cut the Rope 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).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beyond Ynth at 96% against Cut the Rope's 47%. Beyond Ynth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Cut the Rope's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (287K vs 41). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Cut the Rope is free to download; Beyond Ynth costs $1.99 up front. Beyond Ynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cut the Rope sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beyond Ynth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 287K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Beyond Ynth's written reviews are positive against 47% of Cut the Rope's.
Beyond Ynth ships an update every 2 months, Cut the Rope every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beyond Ynth | Cut the Rope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (41 ratings) — better | 4.8 (287K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews — better | 47.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 287K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 434 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | ZeptoLab UK Limited |
Customer experience
Beyond Ynth
Cut the Rope
User reviews
Beyond Ynth
From 41 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🔍 Challenging levels
- 🎥 Helpful video solutions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paid DLC for new levels
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
Cut the Rope
From 287K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Entertaining and challenging
- 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive subscription model to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
Bugs and requests
Beyond Ynth
Reported bugs
2 issues- DLC not working for some users
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Improved background music
Cut the Rope
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads causing app crashes
- Levels not saving progress after crashes
- Inability to exit certain ads
Requested features
3 requests- Custom level creation and sharing
- Ability to play with Om Nom character
- Option to disable hints and superpowers
In-app purchases
Beyond Ynth
- DLC Extra Level Pack (16 levels)$0.99
Cut the Rope
- Premium membership3 Days trial$4.491 Month
- VIP Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Om Nom Royale Pass$9.991 Month
- Disable Ads$0.99
- Magnets Tiny Pack$1.99
- Offer 6$1.99
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- Solutions Tiny Pack$2.99
- Value pack!$2.99
- Solutions Grande Pack$3.99
- Unlock 3rd Season$4.99
- Offer 7$4.99
- No Ads Bundle 1$5.99
- Unlock 2nd Season$5.99
- Offer 8$9.99
Questions
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