Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Oreward

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

Oreward

Features
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Oreward is a quick endless digging game where every dig counts. Start each run with a limited number of digs, break through blocks, collect ore, and push deeper to build your score. The farther you go, the riskier each move becomes — so you’ll need to choose your path carefully before your digs run out. Go for the best score, reach new depths, and try to make every run better than the last. Features: Fast, simple digging gameplay Limited-dig runs that make every move matter Ore collecting and score chasing Endless-style runs with quick replayability Best score tracking Clean, simple mobile controls Dig deep. Grab ore. Bank the score.

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Oreward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oreward at none against Cut the Rope's 10. Oreward also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Cut the Rope's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Oreward asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, Oreward every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cut the Rope versus Oreward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeOreward
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (836 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings836 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedMason Glocksine

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

Oreward

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
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  • 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

Oreward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oreward free?
Oreward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cut the Rope or Oreward have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Oreward does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Oreward?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and Oreward every 9 days. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 23, 2026 and Oreward on October 10, 2026.

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