Comparison

Angry Birds Friends vs Cut the Rope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Angry Birds Friends

Compete weekly in new levels and challenge opponents one-on-one. Climb leaderboards, earn rewards, and level up your birds to become the ultimate player. Features new themes and special tournaments regularly.

Highlights
  • Weekly new levels and themes
  • Head-to-head player challenges
  • Leaderboard climbing
  • Earn epic rewards
  • Level up birds with feathers
  • Special themed tournaments
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Compete against the World in 35+ NEW Angry Birds Friends levels every week! Or take your chances in the Star Cup as you go head-to-head against individual opponents! Compete with your friends, come out on top, and climb the leaderboards to become the BEST Angry Birds player in the World! Tournament Features: - Brand-new themes every week! - New tournaments start every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday! - Play 35+ fresh, action-packed slingshot levels weekly! - Challenge real opponents and rise through the leagues to prove your slingshot skills! - Climb to the top and score epic rewards each week. - Special themed tournaments drop every other week — from wild surprises to nostalgic throwbacks! Star Cup Features: - Challenge other Angry Birds players one-on-one! - Free Power Ups, Level Effects and Special Slingshots on every level. - Collect Feathers to level up your Birds and gain more scoring power! - Win streaks! Win multiple matches in a row to increase your Rewards. The classic slingshot puzzle game you know, back with weekly competition. Pop the bad piggies, knock down their towers, and master the physics of the slingshot in a game that respects your time. ----------------------------- Need some help? Visit our support pages, or send us a message! https://support.rovio.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angrybirdsfriends/ ----------------------------- When playing this game, Rovio will offset the carbon footprint caused by the device's energy consumption. ----------------------------- We may update the game periodically, for example to add new features or content or to fix bugs or other technical issues. Please note that the game may not function properly if you do not have the newest version installed. If you have not installed the latest update, Rovio will not be responsible for the game failing to function as expected. Angry Birds Friends is completely free to play, but there are optional in-app purchases available. Terms of Use: https://www.rovio.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.rovio.com/privacy

About

Cut the Rope

Guide candy to a hungry monster by cutting ropes and using various gadgets. Solve physics-based puzzles across numerous themed levels, collecting stars and rewards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Rope cutting mechanics
  • Gadget usage
  • Star collection
  • Themed levels
  • Offline play
Features
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OM NOM IS HUNGRY — AND HE WANTS CANDY! It is up to you to help him in 425 physics-based puzzle levels across 17 themed boxes in this GOAT puzzler! Cut ropes, use clever gadgets, and collect stars to feed the adorable green monster Om Nom with a massive sweet tooth. Each box brings new puzzle mechanics and challenges, like: • Toy Box – bouncy platforms and unpredictable surprises • Magic Box – magic hats and the trick of teleporting the candy • Steam Box – valves, steam and mechanical fun • Cosmic Box – gravity switches and clever twists HOW TO PLAY: • Cut ropes to guide candy to Om Nom • Use bubbles, air cushions, valves and even bees to solve tricky puzzles • Defy the laws of physics with superpowers • Collect stars and coins to unlock new boxes, gain rewards, and get Om Nom new sweets to eat FEATURES: • Super satisfying physics-based gameplay • Fast-paced, addictive single-player brain teasers • Hilarious cartoons about Om Nom “Om Nom Stories” • Play offline anywhere, anytime • Fun for all ages, from kids to the young at heart Feed Om Nom, collect stars, and enjoy the award-winning, globally loved puzzle adventure that has captivated millions of players worldwide! Cut the Rope 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).

Screenshots

Angry Birds Friends4 screens
Cut the Rope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cut the Rope at 4.8 against Angry Birds Friends's 4.6. Angry Birds Friends's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Angry Birds Friends sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Cut the Rope sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cut the Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140K and 284K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Angry Birds Friends's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cut the Rope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Angry Birds Friends versus Cut the Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAngry Birds FriendsCut the Rope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (140K ratings)4.8 (284K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings140K284K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#122 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB402 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRovio Entertainment OyjZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

Angry Birds Friends

All ratings139,918 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews2,754 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative30.6%

Cut the Rope

All ratings284,092 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,304 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative40.6%

User reviews

Angry Birds Friends

From 140K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Closest to classic Angry Birds
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animation
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🏆 Enjoyable tournaments and challenges

Room to improve

  • 💰 Game becoming too pay-to-win
  • 🔍 Inconsistent bird/obstacle interactions
  • 🛑 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Technical issues, crashes, and bugs
  • 🔄 Frustrating level of difficulty progression

Cut the Rope

From 284K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entertaining and challenging
  • 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model to remove ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Angry Birds Friends

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels resetting progress
  • Scoring and leaderboard issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity and server problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back classic Angry Birds games
  • Add level creator functionality
  • Offline mode option
  • More balanced power-up system
  • Improved scoring and tournament mechanics

Cut the Rope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads causing app crashes
  • Levels not saving progress after crashes
  • Inability to exit certain ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Custom level creation and sharing
  • Ability to play with Om Nom character
  • Option to disable hints and superpowers

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Angry Birds Friends

One-time11
  • Special Bundle$0.99
  • XS Coin Pack$1.99
  • Tiny Bird Coin Bundle$3.99
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  • Great Special Offer$4.99
  • S Coin Pack$4.99
  • Small Bird Coin Bundle$5.99
  • Basic Bundle$6.99
  • Medium Bird Coin Bundle$9.99
  • M Coin Pack$9.99
  • Great Bundle$12.99
  • Big Bird Coin Bundle$19.99
13 purchases

Cut the Rope

Subscriptions3
  • Premium membership3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • VIP Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Om Nom Royale Pass$9.991 Month
One-time10
  • Disable Ads$0.99
  • Magnets Tiny Pack$1.99
  • Offer 6$1.99
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  • Solutions Tiny Pack$2.99
  • Value pack!$2.99
  • Solutions Grande Pack$3.99
  • Unlock 3rd Season$4.99
  • Offer 7$4.99
  • Unlock 2nd Season$5.99
  • Offer 8$9.99

Questions

Is Angry Birds Friends free?
Angry Birds Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cut the Rope free?
Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Angry Birds Friends or Cut the Rope?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Angry Birds Friends averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.8 from 284K ratings.
Do Angry Birds Friends or Cut the Rope have ads?
Both Angry Birds Friends and Cut the Rope show ads.
Which is updated more often, Angry Birds Friends or Cut the Rope?
Angry Birds Friends ships an update monthly, and Cut the Rope monthly. Most recently, Angry Birds Friends was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cut the Rope on September 24, 2026.

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