# Cut the Rope 3 vs tint.

The clearest difference is rating: tint. at 4.7 against Cut the Rope 3's 4.0. tint. also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 240) and review sentiment (77% vs 68%). Cut the Rope 3's advantage is device support (6 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

tint. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tint. has 8.8K ratings behind it against 240, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Cut the Rope 3's written reviews are positive against 77% of tint.'s.

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, tint. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope 3 | tint. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-3/id997332884/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tint/id1451786388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 240 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 393 MB | 449 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Lykkegaard Europe Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276464042) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the Rope 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-3/id997332884)

Embark on an adventure through uncharted lands solving physics-based puzzles with Om Nom and Nibble Nom. Collect new Nommies, explore breathtaking locations, and use clever mechanics to guide Nibble Nom back to Om Nom.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle mechanics, Explore uncharted lands, Collect new Nommies, Challenging levels, Signature Cut the Rope gameplay, New mechanics

**Features:** With Apple Arcade

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute graphics
- 🎮 Well-executed port to VR
- 💯 Completed game/achievements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔍 Lacking content/levels
- 🕹️ Controls/input issues
- ⏱️ Too many unskippable animations

**Reported bugs**

- Game save data loss
- Inability to delete profiles
- Launching issues requiring reinstall

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Expand level selection and difficulty
- Introduce new mechanics and challenges
- Add more levels and content updates


### tint.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tint/id1451786388)

Solve relaxing puzzles by mixing watercolors to match target colors. Enjoy a calming experience with no timers or pressure, set against changing natural environments. Features multiple solutions per level and a special Zen Mode for ultimate relaxation.

**Highlights:** Watercolor mixing puzzles, No timers or pressure, Multiple solutions per level, Changing nature environments, Binaural audio experience, Zen Mode for relaxation, Colorblind/vision impaired mode

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 💎 High-quality, ad-free experience
- 🤗 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Repetitive level transitions
- 🔍 Difficulty progression could be improved
- 📱 Usability issues on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Notification gestures interfering with gameplay
- Progress getting reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Free paint mode to create custom artwork
- More levels and content updates
- Undo/redo functionality for puzzles
- Ability to skip or revisit previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope 3 free?

Cut the Rope 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tint. free?

tint. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope 3 or tint.?

tint. is rated higher. Cut the Rope 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while tint. averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope 3 or tint. have ads?

Neither Cut the Rope 3 nor tint. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope 3 or tint.?

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and tint. monthly. Most recently, Cut the Rope 3 was updated on October 27, 2026 and tint. on November 2, 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.*