# Cut the Rope vs Bridge Constructor

The clearest difference is ads: Bridge Constructor at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Cut the Rope's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

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 — 512 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Bridge Constructor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments-gold/id450542233/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 512 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#87** |
| Size | 81 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments-gold/id450542233)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Puzzle, #173 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superpower 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "Bamboo Chutes" level pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock "Bath Time" level pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Superpower 20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all level packs including future updates | $3.99 | one-time |
| Magnetic Stars Tiny Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Superpower 50 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superpower 50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Superpower 500 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridge-constructor/id503190232)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Puzzle, #147 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Build bridges across valleys, canals, and rivers using various materials like wood, steel, and concrete. Test your creations under stress from cars, trucks, and even tank trucks. Explore new levels and challenges with optional add-ons.

**Highlights:** Build bridges over valleys, canals, and rivers, Test bridges with cars, trucks, and tank trucks, Choose from wood, steel, cables, and concrete, Refined grid system for precision building, Free build mode and help system, 40 levels with 5 different settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Free Build Mode For All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| SlopeMania | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trains | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 512 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 October 17, 2026 and Bridge Constructor on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cut the Rope or Bridge Constructor?

Cut the Rope currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Bridge Constructor at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*