# Beyond Ynth vs Cut the Rope

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond Ynth | Cut the Rope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-ynth/id386303262/reviews)** | [4.8 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-physics-puzzle/id1024506959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.9% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 434 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond Ynth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-ynth/id386303262)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DLC Extra Level Pack (16 levels) | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🔍 Challenging levels
- 🎥 Helpful video solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paid DLC for new levels
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times

**Reported bugs**

- DLC not working for some users
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Improved background music


### Cut the Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-physics-puzzle/id1024506959)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium membership | $4.49 | per month |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Om Nom Royale Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnets Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solutions Tiny Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solutions Grande Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3rd Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2nd Season | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entertaining and challenging
- 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive subscription model to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app crashes
- Levels not saving progress after crashes
- Inability to exit certain ads

**Requested features**

- Custom level creation and sharing
- Ability to play with Om Nom character
- Option to disable hints and superpowers


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