Comparison

Beyond Ynth 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Rope cutting mechanics
  • Gadget usage
  • Star collection
  • Themed levels
  • Offline play
Features
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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).

Screenshots

Beyond Ynth4 screens
Cut the Rope4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Beyond Ynth versus Cut the Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond YnthCut the Rope
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (41 ratings) — better4.8 (287K ratings)
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews — better47.3% of reviews
Number of ratings41287K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB434 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

Beyond Ynth

All ratings40 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1,126 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%

Cut the Rope

All ratings286,785 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,475 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative44.1%

User reviews

Beyond Ynth

From 41 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Beyond Ynth

One-time1
  • DLC Extra Level Pack (16 levels)$0.99
14 purchases

Cut the Rope

Subscriptions3
  • Premium membership3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • VIP Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Om Nom Royale Pass$9.991 Month
One-time11
  • Disable Ads$0.99
  • Magnets Tiny Pack$1.99
  • Offer 6$1.99
Show 8 more
  • 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

Is Beyond Ynth free?
Beyond Ynth costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beyond Ynth or Cut the Rope?
Beyond Ynth is rated higher. Beyond Ynth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.8 from 287K ratings.
Do Beyond Ynth or Cut the Rope have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Beyond Ynth does not.
Which is updated more often, Beyond Ynth or Cut the Rope?
Beyond Ynth ships an update every 2 months, and Cut the Rope every 4 weeks. Most recently, Beyond Ynth was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cut the Rope on October 30, 2026.

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