# Cut the Rope vs Talking Tom Time Rush

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Talking Tom Time Rush at 16K against Cut the Rope's 836. Talking Tom Time Rush also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Talking Tom Time Rush sells 3 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 4.3 for Talking Tom Time Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Time Rush has 16K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 76% positive.

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, Talking Tom Time Rush every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Talking Tom Time Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806/reviews) | **[4.3 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-time-rush/id1641112726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 836 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) |

## 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


### Talking Tom Time Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-time-rush/id1641112726)

Embark on an epic chase through magical worlds with beloved characters. Jump, explore unique paths, and recover stolen crystals from mischievous villains. Utilize special vehicles and power-ups to boost your adventure.

**Highlights:** Run through extraordinary worlds, Explore side paths and surprises, Use special vehicles, Boost with supersonic power-ups, Collect new outfits, All friends unlocked

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dino Egg Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pirate’s Chest Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Traveler Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and worlds
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited number of worlds/levels
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls and movement

**Reported bugs**

- Ramps causing unexpected collisions
- Spinning wheel getting stuck on the same spot
- Inability to connect to Game Center

**Requested features**

- More worlds and levels to explore
- Ability to choose character gender
- Improved controls and movement options
- Reduced in-app purchases and ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope free?

Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Talking Tom Time Rush free?

Talking Tom Time Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Talking Tom Time Rush?

Talking Tom Time Rush is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.3 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Talking Tom Time Rush averages 4.3 from 16K ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope or Talking Tom Time Rush have ads?

Both Cut the Rope and Talking Tom Time Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Talking Tom Time Rush?

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and Talking Tom Time Rush every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 23, 2026 and Talking Tom Time Rush on October 27, 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.*