Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Cube Critters

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 eat candy by solving physics-based puzzles. Utilize new gadgets and superpowers to overcome challenges and collect stars. Explore a secret lab with a new scientist character.

Highlights
  • Innovative physics gameplay
  • New gadgets and superpowers
  • Collect gold stars
  • Unlock new levels
  • Adorable character
  • Outstanding graphics
Features
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NOTE: EXPERIMENTS MAY CAUSE CRAVINGS! A mysterious cardboard box lands on the Professor’s desk… and inside is Om Nom, a tiny monster with an enormous sweet tooth! Naturally, the Professor can’t resist turning this discovery into a series of candy-fueled experiments — and now you get to join the fun. Step into a bustling lab packed with physics-based puzzles. Use rockets, magnets, electricity, ropes, tension, suction cups, water mechanics, robotic arms, ant colonies, and more ingenious contraptions. Your mission sounds simple — get the candy to Om Nom — but each puzzle will test your wits in surprising ways! WHY PLAYERS CAN’T STOP PLAYING: • 200 cleverly designed physics puzzles across 8 inventive level packs • A playful toolbox of gadgets and superpowers to crack tricky challenges • Collect shiny stars, uncover hidden treasures, and unlock bonus levels • Charming animations and cutscenes that bring the Professor’s lab to life • Perfect for fans of logic puzzles, single-player challenges, and clever physics fun Think smart, experiment boldly, and keep Om Nom well-fed in this addictive puzzle adventure. Every level offers a fresh opportunity to test your logic, timing, and creativity in a lab full of delightful surprises! Cut the Rope: Experiments 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).

About

Cube Critters

Embark on a voxel-powered adventure through a cubic world filled with mazes, power-ups, and obstacles. Compete against players globally or with friends in exciting battles. Collect gold to unlock new characters and explore vibrant environments.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer battles worldwide
  • Single-player maze conquering
  • One-finger control
  • Interactive gameplay with props and emojis
  • Five unique 3D environments
  • Unlockable characters with gold coins
Features
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Cube Critters is a voxel-powered adventure set in a beautiful cubic world. Guide your character through treacherous mazes, collect helpful power-ups, and avoid sneaky obstacles to capture the crown. You can also challenge other players worldwide or battle it out with Facebook friends; the competition will be fierce either way. Key Features: • Battle players worldwide through Facebook or over Wi-Fi. • Conquer challenging mazes solo in single-player mode. • Use a single finger to guide your character. • Interact with your opponent by making use of props, obstacles, and emojis. • Enjoy a vibrant 3D world with five unique environments. • Collect gold coins to unlock new characters! More Information: www.cubecritters.com contact@redfishgame.com

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Cube Critters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Critters at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Cube Critters also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Cut the Rope's advantage is ratings volume (836 vs 31). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Critters sells 10 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 — 4.3 for Cut the Rope against 4.4 for Cube Critters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 836 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cube Critters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, Cube Critters every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cut the Rope versus Cube Critters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeCube Critters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (836 ratings)4.4 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better71.0% of reviews
Number of ratings836 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedTeewee Games

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

All ratings836 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews443 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.0%

Cube Critters

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral17.7%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not saving progress
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Option to remove ads permanently
  • Ability to earn more candies/energy without ads

Cube Critters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cut the Rope

One-time10
  • Superpower 20$1.99
  • Candies 25$1.99
  • Big candies sack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Big superpowers sack$1.99
  • Unlock all level packs + 100 FREE Candies$3.99
  • Huge candies sack$3.99
  • Huge superpowers sack$3.99
  • Jumbo candies sack$7.99
  • Candies Unlimited$14.99
  • Superpower Unlimited$24.99
10 purchases

Cube Critters

One-time10
  • Ghost$0.99
  • Crab$0.99
  • Captain$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Peter$0.99
  • Harleen$0.99
  • Scarecrow$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Treasure Box$1.99
  • Dinosaur$1.99
  • Libertas$1.99

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cube Critters free?
Cube Critters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Cube Critters?
Cube Critters is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.3 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Cube Critters averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or Cube Critters have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Cube Critters does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Cube Critters?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and Cube Critters every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cube Critters on October 23, 2026.

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