Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Bridge Constructor

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

Head to head
About

Cut the Rope

Guide a cute monster to collect candy by cutting ropes and using scientific gadgets. Explore 200 levels across 8 unique packs with physics-based puzzles and unlockable surprises. Enjoy adorable animations and new content added regularly.

Highlights
  • 200 levels across 8 packs
  • Innovative physics gameplay
  • Collect candy and stars
  • Use scientific devices
  • Unlock hidden prizes
  • Adorable character animations
Features
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Experiment to feed Om Nom candy! Cut the rope like never before. Everything you love and new gameplay! 200 levels and more to come! Eager to learn more about Om Nom's adventures? Watch "Om Nom Stories" cartoons and other amazing videos on our YouTube channel! www.zep.tl/youtube The little green monster Om Nom is back and hungrier than ever! Team up with the Professor, a mad (but not bad!) scientist determined to study Om Nom’s candy-loving behavior through a series of experiments. Use suction cups and other funny devices to collect shiny gold stars, uncover hidden prizes and unlock new levels! Key features: - 8 level packs with 200 levels - Innovative physics gameplay - Adorable character - Outstanding graphics - Om Nom animation shorts - Superpowers - Constant free updates with new levels and animations About the game: “Cut the Rope: Experiments from ZeptoLab follows the exact same formula as its predecessor, which means it's awesome.” - IGN “If Cut the Rope: Experiments uncovers one scientific truth, it’s this: ZeptoLab knows how to put together a charming puzzle game.” - Tapscape “Cut the Rope: Experiments takes the original's addictive formula and adds a splash of deviousness, thanks to the addition of some cunning new items.” - Pocket Gamer

About

Bridge Constructor

Design and construct bridges across various terrains, testing their stability with different vehicles. Engage in competitive multiplayer modes and explore numerous levels with diverse building materials and challenges.

Highlights
  • Multiple building materials
  • Asynchronous 1v1 multiplayer
  • Over 60 levels in base game
  • Build for cars, trucks, and tanks
  • Free build mode
  • Optional DLCs for more levels
Features
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Become a master bridge builder in Bridge Constructor! Build bridges across deep valleys, canals, and rivers and put your constructions to the ultimate stress test. Choose from materials including wood, steel, cables, and concrete pillars, find the perfect solution, and stay within budget. With countless ways to tackle each challenge, your engineering skills and creativity are the only limits. MULTIPLAYER MODE Go head-to-head in exciting asynchronous 1v1 multiplayer matches! Challenge friends or other bridge builders and compete to find the most efficient solution. Build a cheaper bridge and put the pressure on your opponent to beat it. Keep pushing each other to lower the budget -- how low can you go and still get the vehicles over the gap? Play casual matches for fun or compete in ranked matches and climb the rankings. MORE BRIDGES, MORE CHALLENGES Take on varied bridge-building challenges across Bridge Constructor's worlds: • Camatuga -- The game's main world featuring 40 levels across five islands. • Seasonal Worlds -- Enjoy 20+ special bridge-building challenges inspired by Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Summer. • SlopeMania (Paid DLC) -- Expand your bridge-building experience with 24 challenging levels featuring sloping roads, colorful grottoes, and tricky Crazy Levels. • Trains (Paid DLC) -- Take on 18 additional levels where your bridges must withstand the enormous weight of commuter and heavy freight trains. SlopeMania and Trains are available separately as optional in-app purchases, offering even more challenges for ambitious bridge builders. FEATURES • 60+ levels in the base game, including Seasonal Worlds • Asynchronous multiplayer matches (1v1) • Multiple building materials and countless possible solutions • Build bridges for cars, trucks, and tank trucks • Free build mode and help system • Color-coded load indicators • High scores and multiplayer rankings • Two optional DLCs with 42 additional levels, new environments, and vehicles (available as in-app purchases)

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Bridge Constructor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bridge Constructor at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Bridge Constructor also leads on chart position (#48 vs unranked). Cut the Rope's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 73%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 costs $0.99 and Bridge Constructor $0.99 up front. Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bridge Constructor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cut the Rope against 4.5 for Bridge Constructor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bridge Constructor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Cut the Rope versus Bridge Constructor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeBridge Constructor
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.4 (515 ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5151.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB514 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedHeadup GmbH

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

All ratings512 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews481 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.1%

Bridge Constructor

All ratings1,136 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

Cut the Rope

From 515 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Innovative and creative levels
  • 👍 Engaging physics-based puzzles
  • 😊 Cute and lovable character (Om Nom)
  • 🎉 Frequent free updates with new content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🤖 Repetitive professor voice/dialogue
  • 💰 In-app purchases for power-ups
  • 🔍 Lack of level progression difficulty
  • 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Bridge Constructor

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Great for brain stimulation
  • 👍 Realistic physics and engineering concepts
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, sync issues)
  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
  • 🔒 Lack of progress saving/restoration
  • 👎 Repetitive/limited content
  • 👎 Unrealistic bridge building constraints

Bugs and requests

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on level load
  • Levels not unlocking properly
  • Suction cup/rocket mechanics not working as intended

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and share custom levels
  • Hint system or level skipping option
  • More challenging and diverse level designs
  • Expanded story mode or mini-games
  • Improved optimization for larger screens

Bridge Constructor

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorial levels not working as intended
  • Sync issues causing loss of progress
  • Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
  • Inability to select certain materials
  • Vehicles not behaving realistically

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and bridge building challenges
  • Ability to freely build without budget constraints
  • Improved tutorial and guidance
  • More vehicle types to test bridges
  • Ability to save and restore progress

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cut the Rope

One-time10
  • Superpower 10$1.99
  • Unlock "Bamboo Chutes" level pack$1.99
  • Unlock "Bath Time" level pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Superpower 20$3.99
  • Unlock all level packs including future updates$3.99
  • Magnetic Stars Tiny Pack$3.99
  • Superpower 50 Sale$4.99
  • Superpower 50$7.99
  • Superpower 500$17.99
  • Superpower Unlimited$24.99
6 purchases

Bridge Constructor

One-time6
  • 3 Coins$0.99
  • Free Build Mode For All Levels$0.99
  • 20 Coins$0.99
Show 3 more
  • SlopeMania$1.99
  • 60 Coins$1.99
  • Trains$1.99

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bridge Constructor free?
Bridge Constructor costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Bridge Constructor?
Bridge Constructor is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.4 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Bridge Constructor averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or Bridge Constructor have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Bridge Constructor does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Bridge Constructor?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 3 months, and Bridge Constructor every 3 months. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bridge Constructor on November 1, 2026.

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