# Cut the Rope vs Mega Jump Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cut the Rope at 75% against Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s 20%. Cut the Rope also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (836 vs 63). Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cut the Rope sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cut the Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 836 ratings behind it against 63, 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 20% of Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s.

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope | Mega Jump Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-experiments/id473679806/reviews)** | [2.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-jump-halfbrick-plus/id6504854177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **836** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### Mega Jump Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-jump-halfbrick-plus/id6504854177)

Embark on an exciting adventure with a charming character, leaping through vibrant worlds filled with colorful landscapes and captivating animations. Collect coins, dodge obstacles, and utilize various power-ups to enhance your journey. Unlock new characters and compete with others worldwide.

**Highlights:** Vibrant cartoon graphics, Explore diverse worlds, Power-up madness, Super Nova Boost, Unlockable characters, Monthly new characters

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🙌 Brings back good memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for an old game
- 🙅‍♀️ Locked behind a paywall
- 🤔 Doesn't feel like the original
- 😞 Disappointing changes from the original

**Reported bugs**

- Magnet power-up not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Make the game free-to-play with optional ads
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Bring back the original Mega Jump experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope free?

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

### Is Mega Jump Halfbrick+ free?

Mega Jump Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?

Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.3 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Mega Jump Halfbrick+ averages 2.1 from 63 ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope or Mega Jump Halfbrick+ have ads?

Cut the Rope shows ads; Mega Jump Halfbrick+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ on October 25, 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.*