Comparison

Cut the Rope 2 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

Cut the Rope 2

Embark on a candy-collecting adventure with a cute monster and his helpers. Solve physics-based puzzles by cutting ropes and utilizing unique abilities to reach your goal. Enjoy offline play with multiple ways to master each level.

Highlights
  • 196 physics-based puzzle levels
  • Super satisfying physics gameplay
  • Meet and use 7 unique Nommie helpers
  • Three ways to play each puzzle
  • Collect stars and coins for rewards
  • Play offline anywhere, anytime
Features
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ONE OM NOM. SEVEN SIDEKICKS. COUNTLESS PUZZLES In his unexpected adventure, Om Nom breaks out of his box and travels through lush forests, busy cities, junkyards and underground tunnels, all in pursuit of one goal – CANDY! Along the way, he encounters the Nommies, the cutest candy collecting helpers a little green monster could wish for! WHAT'S INSIDE: • 196 physics-based puzzle levels of candy collecting, rope cutting action • 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 MEET OM NOM’S NEW FRIENDS, THE NOMMIES! • Roto can carry Om Nom to the best candy catching locations • Lick can make small bridges with his tongue to help Om Nom reach his goal • Blue can lift Om Nom to new levels of candy hunting fun • Toss can throw objects, including candy • Boo can scare Om Nom to jump to new heights • Snailbrow bravely rolls on walls and ceilings and pushes candies around, like a boss • Ginger can burn away obstacles between Om Nom and the candy THREE WAYS TO PLAY EVERY PUZZLE: One puzzle means three chances to shine! Each level comes with fun twists on the same setup: • Solve the puzzle and feed Om Nom • Collect the fruit while pulling off the same trick • Beat the clock to snag two stars in time Clear all three to earn every medal and show that you can solve tasks fast, smart, and of course sweet! HOW TO PLAY: • Cut ropes to deliver candy to Om Nom • Let Nommies' special abilities help you solve the puzzles • Use power-ups to tackle tricky levels • Collect stars and gain coins to get power-ups, new hats and sweets for Om Nom and new finger traces for yourself! So what are you waiting for? Join Om Nom's adventure, help a cute little monster out, and boost your brainpower with fun, clever, physics-based puzzle challenges now! Cut the Rope 2 is free to download and play, however, some in-game items can be purchased for real money. For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://www.zeptolab.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://www.zeptolab.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

Cut the Rope 24 screens
Cut the Rope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cut the Rope at monthly against Cut the Rope 2's every 3 months. Cut the Rope also leads on ratings volume (284K vs 57K). Cut the Rope 2's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cut the Rope 2 against 4.8 for Cut the Rope. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57K and 284K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Cut the Rope 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cut the Rope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope 2 ships an update every 3 months, Cut the Rope monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cut the Rope 2 versus Cut the Rope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the Rope 2Cut the Rope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (57K ratings)4.8 (284K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings57K284K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB402 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

Cut the Rope 2

All ratings57,293 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,021 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative33.7%

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

Cut the Rope 2

From 57K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💫 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and charming visuals
  • 🤔 Challenging puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Excessive and unskippable ads
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels

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

Cut the Rope 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Glitches with power-ups and progress tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to disable ads without subscription
  • More level variety and difficulty options
  • Improved hint system

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

10 purchases

Cut the Rope 2

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Regular coins pile$1.99
  • Grande coins pile$2.99
  • School Backpack$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Om Nom's Party Box!$2.99
  • Jumbo coins pile$5.99
  • Superior coins pile$9.99
  • Superior bundle$14.99
  • Ultimate coins pile$39.99
  • Royal coins pile$49.99
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
Show 7 more
  • 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 Cut the Rope 2 free?
Cut the Rope 2 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, Cut the Rope 2 or Cut the Rope?
Cut the Rope is rated higher. Cut the Rope 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.8 from 284K ratings.
Do Cut the Rope 2 or Cut the Rope have ads?
Both Cut the Rope 2 and Cut the Rope show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope 2 or Cut the Rope?
Cut the Rope 2 ships an update every 3 months, and Cut the Rope monthly. Most recently, Cut the Rope 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cut the Rope on September 24, 2026.

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