# Cut the Rope 3 vs stitch.

The clearest difference is rating: stitch. at 4.8 against Cut the Rope 3's 4.0. stitch. also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 240) and review sentiment (84% vs 68%). Cut the Rope 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). 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.

stitch. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: stitch. has 35K 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 84% of stitch.'s.

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, stitch. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope 3 | stitch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-3/id997332884/reviews) | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch/id1581052096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 240 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 393 MB | 752 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| 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


### stitch.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch/id1581052096)

Embark on a relaxing puzzle adventure by filling numbered grids with colorful threads to create beautiful embroidery patterns. Solve thousands of levels, from simple to challenging, and enjoy a calming, artful experience.

**Highlights:** Embroidery pattern creation, Thousands of levels, Realistic embroidery engine, Weekly limited edition content, Free stitch mode, Accessibility features

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and calming
- 👍 Satisfying stitching experience
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and textures
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🔒 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on larger puzzles
- 🔍 Hard-to-see numbers on dark backgrounds
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of challenge for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after completing a puzzle section
- Unresponsive controls on larger puzzles
- Inconsistent behavior when filling in stitches

**Requested features**

- Add more unique and complex puzzle designs
- Implement a zoom/pan feature to see the full puzzle
- Allow partial stitching as placeholders
- Add more background music options
- Implement a 'clear all' button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope 3 free?

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

### Is stitch. free?

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

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

stitch. is rated higher. Cut the Rope 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while stitch. averages 4.8 from 35K ratings.

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

Neither Cut the Rope 3 nor stitch. shows ads.

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

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and stitch. monthly. Most recently, Cut the Rope 3 was updated on October 27, 2026 and stitch. on November 1, 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.*