Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Cut Half

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

Cut Half

Challenge your precision by dividing various shapes into equal parts. Drag on the screen to make cuts and aim for perfect divisions to earn stars and unlock new levels. Master the art of cutting to achieve a perfect score on every stage.

Highlights
  • Cut various shapes
  • Divide into 2, 3, or 4 pieces
  • Earn stars to win levels
  • Achieve perfect scores
  • Unlock new levels and modes
Features
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Cut different well known shapes into even pieces! How to Play ● Drag on screen to cut shapes ● Try to cut as even pieces as you can ● Earn stars to win level ● Get 3 stars in every level for Perfect! ● Unlock 2 cut and 3 cut levels ● New Modes and Levels added with each update Please send all feedback to games@guruu.io We'd love to hear from you!

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Cut Half4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cut the Rope at 4.3 against Cut Half's 2.4. Cut the Rope also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and ratings volume (836 vs 12). Cut Half's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Cut Half asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cut the Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 836 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 33% of Cut Half's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, Cut Half every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cut the Rope versus Cut Half: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeCut Half
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (836 ratings) — better2.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings836 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedGuruu

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

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

Cut Half

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Cut Half

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
None

Cut Half

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cut Half free?
Cut Half is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Cut Half?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.3 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Cut Half averages 2.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or Cut Half have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Cut Half does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Cut Half?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and Cut Half every 9 days. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cut Half on October 3, 2026.

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