Cut the Rope review

Cut the Rope is the only physics puzzle on this list, and it plays differently from the grid games. Each level hangs a piece of candy from ropes, and you cut them in the right order, using bubbles, air cushions, valves and other gadgets, so the candy lands in Om Nom's mouth while collecting stars along the way. ZeptoLab lists 425 levels across 17 themed boxes, each adding a new mechanic, and its game page invites you to join 990 million players worldwide. It plays offline, which makes it a good choice for flights. The ad removal is the cheapest here at $0.99 on the US App Store, but ZeptoLab notes that some purchases include randomised items, and later seasons cost $4.99 to $5.99 to open. Because it is a finite set of hand-made levels, it lasts less than endless games such as Block Blast. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Adults who prefer physics and timing puzzles over grids, and want something to share with kids.

Price

Free to play; Disable Ads costs $0.99 and extra seasons cost $4.99 to $5.99 on the US App Store.

Disable Ads $0.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 425 physics-based levels across 17 themed boxes
• Gadgets such as bubbles, air cushions, valves and teleporting hats
• Stars and coins to collect on each level
• Plays offline
• Om Nom Stories cartoons

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Disabling ads costs only $0.99
• Strength: Works offline
• Strength: Age rating of 4+
• Weakness: Some purchases include randomised items, per ZeptoLab
• Weakness: Extra seasons cost $4.99 to $5.99
• Weakness: A fixed level count, unlike endless games

Key facts

• Levels: 425 across 17 boxes
• Players worldwide: 990 million across the game, per ZeptoLab
• Offline play: Yes
• Requires: iOS 15.0 or later

Where it ranks

Cut the Rope is No. 8 in our Best Free Puzzle Games verdict.