Comparison

Cut the Rope vs TripTrap

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

TripTrap

Guide a hungry character through challenging paths filled with traps to reach the cheese. This casual puzzle game features simple controls and a variety of levels designed for quick, engaging gameplay sessions.

Highlights
  • Single touch flip-flop gameplay
  • 100 tricky levels across 5 rooms
  • Party Room for special events
  • Casual Mode with limitless freedom
  • Puzzle Mode with limited jumps
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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TripTrap is a tasty original puzzler with unique gameplay. Help our hungry little friend Ched flip and flop his way through dangerous paths and get the cheese avoiding the traps! ***** "Simple to learn and satisfying to complete, TripTrap is an attractive casual puzzle game. It’s a fun way to spend some spare time." - 148Apps "Although it is important to be objective while reviewing an app, I can't help but to love everything about TripTrap." - AppAdvice "I like it a lot! Definitely check it out!" -TouchArcade Live Review ***** Key Features - Single touch flip-flop gameplay - 5 rooms, 100 well-planned tricky levels - Party Room for Special Events and Levels - Casual Mode with limitless freedom - Puzzle Mode with limited number of jumps - Global leaderboards & achievements Join the action and solve a different puzzle on each level!

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
TripTrap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TripTrap at none against Cut the Rope's shown. TripTrap also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 76%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and TripTrap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TripTrap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 834 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 91% of TripTrap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, TripTrap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cut the Rope versus TripTrap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeTripTrap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (834 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8341.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedDuello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S.

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

All ratings834 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative18.8%

TripTrap

All ratings1,135 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews656 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.5%

User reviews

Cut the Rope

From 834 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Amazing game
  • 😊 Cute and fun
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging
  • 💕 Love Om Nom

Room to improve

  • 😩 Too many ads
  • 💰 Candy/energy system is frustrating
  • 🤬 Subscription model is too expensive

TripTrap

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
  • 🧠 Challenging but not too difficult
  • ⏱️ Great casual gaming experience
  • 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of new levels/updates
  • 💰 Excessive in-app ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay after a while

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

TripTrap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when completing certain levels
  • Achievement system not working properly
  • Speed button getting stuck at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to disable in-app ads
  • Expanded character/environment options
  • Improved performance and stability

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
10 purchases

TripTrap

One-time10
  • Unlock Living Room$0.99
  • Unlock Fitness Room$0.99
  • Unlock Garage$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Pack$0.99
  • 20 Helmets$1.99
  • NO ADS$1.99
  • Unlock All Sets$2.99
  • 50 Helmets$3.99
  • 150 Helmets$9.99
  • Infinite Helmets$19.99

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripTrap free?
TripTrap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or TripTrap?
TripTrap is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.4 out of 5 from 834 ratings, while TripTrap averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or TripTrap have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; TripTrap does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or TripTrap?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and TripTrap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on September 19, 2026 and TripTrap on September 29, 2026.

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