Comparison

Ink Pulse vs Cut the Web

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

Head to head
About

Ink Pulse

Features
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PROTECT THE CORE. DRAW THE LINE. Step into the Neo-Circuit, a high-stakes digital realm where your creativity is your only defense. In Ink Guardian, you donโ€™t just tapโ€”you create. Use your limited ink supply to draw physical barriers, deflect relentless data-viruses, and survive the synthwave onslaught. DYNAMIC DRAWING DEFENSE Your finger is the ultimate weapon. Draw lines of any shape to block, bounce, or trap enemies. But watch your Ink Gauge! Every stroke costs energy. Strategic drawing is the difference between a high score and a system crash. UNLEASH FRENZY MODE Master the art of the perfect deflection. Chain together rapid kills to build your Combo Meter. Reach 5x Combo to trigger FRENZY MODE, granting you unlimited golden ink and ultimate destructive power for a limited time! EVOLVING CHALLENGES The system is fighting back. Face diverse enemy types: Speedsters (Yellow): Lightning-fast fragments that test your reflexes. Splitters (Purple): Dangerous cores that multiply upon impact. The Swarm: Procedural difficulty that scales as you climb the leaderboard. KEY FEATURES: Physics-Based Gameplay: Every line you draw interacts realistically with enemies. Cyberpunk Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in a dark-grid world with glowing neon visuals. Synthwave Soundtrack: Experience an original, pulse-pounding electronic score. Optimized UI: Full support for modern displays, including the Dynamic Island and Notch. Haptic Feedback: Feel every collision and ink-stroke with advanced haptics. CAN YOU SAVE THE CORE? The system is failing. The viruses are coming. Grab your stylus, manage your ink, and become the ultimate Ink Guardian.

About

Cut the Web

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Feed the hungry spider in Cut the Web, a delightful physics-based puzzle adventure! Use your logic and timing to cut sticky web strings, swing objects through the air, and deliver a tasty mosquito snack right to the spider's mouth. Features: - Physics-Based Puzzles: Every level uses realistic gravity and tension. Plan your cuts to create the perfect swing! - 100 Unique Levels: Journey through a variety of garden environments with increasing complexity. - Tricky Traps: Avoid dangerous obstacles and traps that threaten your mission. - Special Power-Ups: Use the "No Traps" boost to clear the way on particularly difficult levels. - Charming Graphics: Enjoy a beautiful forest theme with adorable characters. - Haptic Feedback: Feel every cut and success with satisfying vibration effects. It's a game of precision, timing, and fun. Can you solve the mysteries of the web?

Screenshots

Ink Pulse4 screens
Cut the Web3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cut the Web at every 2 months against Ink Pulse's every 4 months. Cut the Web also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ink Pulse ships an update every 4 months, Cut the Web every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Ink Pulse versus Cut the Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInk PulseCut the Web
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQinhuangdao Leiyang Technology Co., LtdThalynna Kylveth Grayrose

In-app purchases

None

Ink Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Cut the Web

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ink Pulse free?
Ink Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cut the Web free?
Cut the Web is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ink Pulse or Cut the Web have ads?
Both Ink Pulse and Cut the Web show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ink Pulse or Cut the Web?
Ink Pulse ships an update every 4 months, and Cut the Web every 2 months. Most recently, Ink Pulse was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cut the Web on October 7, 2026.

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