# Cut the Rope vs Dancing Hotdog

The clearest difference is ads: Dancing Hotdog at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Dancing Hotdog also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Cut the Rope's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (835 vs 71). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dancing Hotdog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cut the Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 835 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Dancing Hotdog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806/reviews)** | [4.1 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-hotdog/id1259848102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **835** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## 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


### Dancing Hotdog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-hotdog/id1259848102)

Guide a dancing hot dog on an epic journey to reach new heights. Tap to jump on platforms, collect ketchup bottles, and unlock stylish new looks. Test your skills to become the ultimate hot dog jumper.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Platform jumping gameplay, Collect ketchup bottles, Unlock new looks, Reach incredible heights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $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 Dancing Hotdog free?

Dancing Hotdog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Dancing Hotdog?

Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.3 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while Dancing Hotdog averages 4.1 from 71 ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope or Dancing Hotdog have ads?

Cut the Rope shows ads; Dancing Hotdog does not.

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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.*