# Cut the Rope 3 vs Masterpieced

The clearest difference is rating: Masterpieced at 4.8 against Cut the Rope 3's 4.0. Masterpieced also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 235). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Masterpieced holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Masterpieced has 11K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Cut the Rope 3's written reviews are positive against 65% of Masterpieced's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, Masterpieced every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope 3 | Masterpieced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-3/id997332884/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterpieced/id1597761942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 235 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 393 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 13.5 |
| 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) | [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507) |

## 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


### Masterpieced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterpieced/id1597761942)

Immerse yourself in art and its stories with this unique puzzle game. Solve intricate puzzles by strategically combining visual clues and artist narratives. Unlock a world of color, music, and hidden insights as you piece together masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of artworks from various artists and mediums, Puzzles featuring famous artists like Van Gogh, Artist stories providing inspiration behind the art, Custom-composed music and sound effects, Real-time multiplayer gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing music
- 💤 Helps relax and unwind
- 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle experience
- 🖼️ Interesting artist stories and quotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Unclear controls and navigation
- 🔀 Puzzle board moves around too much
- 🙈 Difficulty seeing pieces on grayscale background

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not loading
- Puzzle progress not syncing across devices
- Preference settings not saving properly
- Multiplayer mode not functioning

**Requested features**

- Option to disable text/story mode and just see the full image
- Ability to sort and group puzzle pieces
- Lock feature to keep puzzle board in place
- Lefty mode for piece placement
- More varied difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope 3 free?

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

### Is Masterpieced free?

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

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

Masterpieced is rated higher. Cut the Rope 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Masterpieced averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope 3 or Masterpieced have ads?

Neither Cut the Rope 3 nor Masterpieced shows ads.

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

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Masterpieced every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cut the Rope 3 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Masterpieced on October 19, 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.*