Comparison

Cut the Rope vs Mega Jump 2

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

Mega Jump 2

Embark on an endless jumping adventure with a charming forest creature. Boost through levels, collect treasure, and unlock secret characters with unique powers. Compete with friends and achieve high scores in this action-packed arcade sequel.

Highlights
  • Endless jumping gameplay
  • Unlockable secret characters
  • Special character powers
  • Hundreds of missions
  • Collect treasure and prizes
  • Mega Mode and Mega Fever
Features
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The spectacular sequel to the #1 hit Mega Jump! Bigger, better and more mega than ever before! With over 4 million downloads and counting, hitting #1 on iPhone in 38 countries and #1 on iPad in 54 countries, Mega Jump 2 is soaring through the charts! "The definition of a wonderfully fun and simple arcade game that perfects the addictive 'just one more go' mentality" - Gamezebo "Possibly the most fun I’ve had in an endless jumping game. Mega Jump 2 certainly doesn’t disappoint in the entertainment department" - 148Apps "The vibrant graphics, new endless gameplay and adventures ... make it a pleasure" - App Advice "Get Set Games has done it again ... Mega Jump 2 is a mega-fun game" - Apps Rumours Amazing Features: - Activate the crazy Mega Mode! - Hundreds of awesome Missions! - Every character has special powers! - Unlock secret characters! - Grab Lucky Prizes to win awesome items! - Brand new game engine with amazing effects! - So much more! Help Redford and his forest friends jump, boost and smash to the top, grabbing tons of treasure along the way! Mega Jump 2 is everything you love about the original and much, much more! Activate the Mega Fever Mode for huge points and crazy coins! Collect monster eggs to unlock secret characters with special powers! Play hundreds of fun adventures! Boost with Mega powerups and take on brand-new bad guys! Challenge your friends and brag about your new high score! Grab Mega Jump 2 and start a brand new jumping journey! Thanks to all the Mega Jumpers out there! Join us on the Mega Jump Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MegaJump Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MegaJumpGame

Screenshots

Cut the Rope4 screens
Mega Jump 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mega Jump 2 at none against Cut the Rope's shown. Mega Jump 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Cut the Rope's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%). 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 Mega Jump 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Cut the Rope against 4.2 for Mega Jump 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 836 and 346 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Cut the Rope's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mega Jump 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, Mega Jump 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cut the Rope versus Mega Jump 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the RopeMega Jump 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (836 ratings) — better4.2 (346 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings836 — better346
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 iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedGet Set Games

Customer experience

Cut the Rope

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

Mega Jump 2

All ratings347 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews921 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative35.0%

User reviews

Cut the Rope

From 836 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

Mega Jump 2

From 346 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 🎨 Great graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Long loading times
  • 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases

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

Mega Jump 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Tilt controls not responsive
  • Saved progress not loading properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update the game to work on newer iOS versions
  • Bring back the original Mega Jump levels
  • Add more power-ups and customization options

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

Mega Jump 2

One-time10
  • Adventure Kit$0.99
  • Bunch of Coins$1.99
  • Bunch of Gems$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Sale Pack$3.99
  • Coin Doubler$4.99
  • Stack of Coins$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Sack of Gems$9.99
  • Vault of Coins$24.99

Questions

Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mega Jump 2 free?
Mega Jump 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope or Mega Jump 2?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope averages 4.3 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Mega Jump 2 averages 4.2 from 346 ratings.
Do Cut the Rope or Mega Jump 2 have ads?
Cut the Rope shows ads; Mega Jump 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope or Mega Jump 2?
Cut the Rope ships an update every 4 months, and Mega Jump 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Rope was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mega Jump 2 on October 21, 2026.

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