# Cut the Rope vs Cube Critters

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Cube Critters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806/reviews) | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-critters/id1180501338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **836** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superpower 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candies 25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big candies sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big superpowers sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all level packs + 100 FREE Candies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge candies sack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge superpowers sack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo candies sack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Candies Unlimited | $14.99 | one-time |
| Superpower Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing game
- 😊 Cute and fun
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 💕 Love Om Nom

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too many ads
- 💰 Candy/energy system is frustrating
- 🤬 Subscription model is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving progress
- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

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


### Cube Critters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-critters/id1180501338)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ghost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Captain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harleen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scarecrow | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur | $1.99 | one-time |
| Libertas | $1.99 | one-time |


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