# Cut the Rope 3 vs Squiggle Drop

The clearest difference is rating: Squiggle Drop at 4.7 against Cut the Rope 3's 4.0. Squiggle Drop also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 239). Cut the Rope 3's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 56%). 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.

Squiggle Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squiggle Drop has 14K ratings behind it against 239, 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 56% of Squiggle Drop'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, Squiggle Drop monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Rope 3 | Squiggle Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-rope-3/id997332884/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-drop/id1623460434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 239 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 393 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## 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


### Squiggle Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squiggle-drop/id1623460434)

Unleash your creativity to solve physics-based puzzles by drawing a single shape. Explore 100 levels with multiple solutions and build your own city with earned rewards. Regular updates and daily challenges keep the fun going.

**Highlights:** Draw shapes to solve puzzles, 100 unique levels, Build and customize a city, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and achievements, Regular content updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and entertaining game
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
- 🎶 Relaxing and enjoyable music
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Levels require pixel-perfect precision
- 🤔 Hints/solutions don't always work as intended
- 😡 Frustrating when unable to progress due to difficulty
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements resetting or not tracking properly
- Physics issues causing objects to behave unexpectedly
- Drawing inputs not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip or replay levels
- Improved precision controls for touch devices
- Clearer level instructions and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Rope 3 free?

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

### Is Squiggle Drop free?

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

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

Squiggle Drop is rated higher. Cut the Rope 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Squiggle Drop averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Cut the Rope 3 or Squiggle Drop have ads?

Neither Cut the Rope 3 nor Squiggle Drop shows ads.

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

Cut the Rope 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Squiggle Drop monthly. Most recently, Cut the Rope 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squiggle Drop on October 24, 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.*