# Wise Flyer vs Cut the Rope

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wise Flyer at 100% against Cut the Rope's 48%. Wise Flyer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Cut the Rope's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (287K vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

Cut the Rope is free to download; Wise Flyer costs $4.99 up front. Cut the Rope sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Wise Flyer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wise Flyer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Rope has 287K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Wise Flyer's written reviews are positive against 48% of Cut the Rope's.

Wise Flyer ships an update every 2 months, Cut the Rope every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wise Flyer | Cut the Rope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-flyer/id853900499/reviews)** | [4.8 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-physics-puzzle/id1024506959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 434 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +9 | +4 |
| Developer | [Blaine Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348196068) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Wise Flyer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-flyer/id853900499)

Guide a wise owl through challenging obstacle courses by tapping the screen. Avoid spikes to prevent game over and earn medals by reaching specific levels. Compete with friends and test your flying skills.

**Highlights:** Tap to fly, Avoid spikes, Earn medals, Challenge friends, Multiple medal tiers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cut the Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-physics-puzzle/id1024506959)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium membership | $4.49 | per month |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Om Nom Royale Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnets Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solutions Tiny Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solutions Grande Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3rd Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 2nd Season | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing app crashes
- Levels not saving progress after crashes
- Inability to exit certain ads

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wise Flyer free?

Wise Flyer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cut the Rope free?

Cut the Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wise Flyer or Cut the Rope?

Wise Flyer is rated higher. Wise Flyer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cut the Rope averages 4.8 from 287K ratings.

### Do Wise Flyer or Cut the Rope have ads?

Cut the Rope shows ads; Wise Flyer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wise Flyer or Cut the Rope?

Wise Flyer ships an update every 2 months, and Cut the Rope every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wise Flyer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cut the Rope on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*