Comparison

Cut the Rope 3 vs LIMBO+

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 3

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
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Accept the challenge to explore uncharted lands with Om Nom and cute little Nibble Nom! This exciting adventure starts with an old map and a promise of great discoveries — and takes all three of you through amazing locations full of challenging puzzles! Solve them all to find new species of Nommies and become the Ultimate Explorer. FOR THE LOVERS OF PHYSICS-BASED FUN: Packed with all your favorite signature Cut the Rope mechanics, along with a bunch of new ones that'll have you hooked! FOR THE LOVERS OF ADVENTURES: Explore the breathtaking locations and unique levels that'll put your brain to the test as you try to snag as many stars as possible! FOR THE LOVERS OF CUTE MONSTERS: The world's cutest monster Om Nom, a close contestant for that title Nibble Nom, and lots of lovable Nommies for you to collect! This newest chapter in the global Cut the Rope franchise whisks you away into a vibrant and immersive world. The key to travelling is getting the restless Nibble Nom back to Om Nom, but how to do this? Level objects will help – if you think of a way to use them. Work it out! Start on this exhilarating adventure today!

About

LIMBO+

Embark on a captivating puzzle adventure in a dark, misty world. This critically acclaimed indie game features immersive sound and visuals, with a haunting narrative that will stay with you.

Highlights
  • Captivating puzzle design
  • Immersive sound and visuals
  • Dark, misty environments
  • Haunting narrative
  • Award-winning indie adventure
Features
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Limbo, the Apple Design Award winner, is now on Arcade. Playdead’s award-winning indie adventure is critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever. What the press said: “Limbo is as close to perfect at what it does as a game can get.” Destructoid – 10/10 “The game is a masterpiece.” Giant Bomb – 5/5 “Limbo is genius. Freaky, weird genius. Disturbing, uncomfortable genius.” The Escapist – 5/5 “Dark, disturbing, yet eerily beautiful, Limbo is a world that deserves to be explored.” Joystiq – 5/5 Limbo is the winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Best Downloadable (Gameinformer) - Best Puzzle Game (Gamespot) - The Best Indie Game (Kotaku) - Digital Game of the Year (GameReactor) - Best Horror Game (IGN) - Best Visual Arts (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Technical Excellence (Independent Games Festival) - Adventure Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design (D.I.C.E. Awards)

Screenshots

Cut the Rope 34 screens
LIMBO+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cut the Rope 3 at every 5 weeks against LIMBO+'s every 25 months. Cut the Rope 3 also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 51%) and device support (6 vs 4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Cut the Rope 3 against 4.1 for LIMBO+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 335 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Cut the Rope 3's written reviews are positive against 51% of LIMBO+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, LIMBO+ every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cut the Rope 3 versus LIMBO+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut the Rope 3LIMBO+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (235 ratings)4.1 (335 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings235335 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB146 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZeptoLab UK LimitedPlaydead

Customer experience

Cut the Rope 3

All ratings235 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral14.1%
Negative17.8%

LIMBO+

All ratings335 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative36.6%

User reviews

Cut the Rope 3

From 235 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

LIMBO+

From 335 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and art style
  • 🤯 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 👍 Atmospheric and immersive experience
  • 🎮 Great with controller support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unresponsive and inconsistent controls
  • 😞 Lack of tutorial or instructions
  • 🤔 Unclear objectives and progression
  • 🕷️ Disturbing and unsettling content

Bugs and requests

Cut the Rope 3

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

LIMBO+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues on newer Mac hardware
  • Achievements not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Improve control responsiveness and precision
  • Provide more guidance and feedback for players

In-app purchases

None

Cut the Rope 3

No in-app purchases

None

LIMBO+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cut the Rope 3 free?
Cut the Rope 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LIMBO+ free?
LIMBO+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cut the Rope 3 or LIMBO+?
LIMBO+ is rated higher. Cut the Rope 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while LIMBO+ averages 4.1 from 335 ratings.
Do Cut the Rope 3 or LIMBO+ have ads?
Neither Cut the Rope 3 nor LIMBO+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cut the Rope 3 or LIMBO+?
Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and LIMBO+ every 25 months. Most recently, Cut the Rope 3 was updated on October 17, 2026 and LIMBO+ on October 19, 2026.

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