Cut the Rope
Cut the Rope: A free, offline iPad puzzle game with 425 rope-cutting levels and optional purchases. Ranked #22 of 90 in Free iPad Games by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for offline physics puzzles.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOffline physics puzzles
- Free planYes
- In-app purchasesYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- 425 levels across 17 themed boxes
- Physics puzzles use bubbles, air cushions, valves, and bees
- Can be played offline
Where it doesn't
- Optional purchases include randomized items
- Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later
- Focused on single-player physics puzzles
Our verdict on Cut the Rope
Cut the Rope is a single-player physics puzzle game for iPad in which players cut ropes to guide candy to Om Nom. Its puzzles are built around timing and objects such as bubbles, air cushions, valves, and bees. The free-to-download game suits players looking for a self-contained puzzle experience that can be played offline, rather than a multiplayer game or a broader collection of game modes.
The published listing describes 425 levels across 17 themed boxes. Players collect stars and coins, then unlock new boxes and rewards as they progress. That gives the game a clear progression loop alongside its rope-cutting puzzles, with several mechanics to work through. The level count and themed structure make it a fit for players who want a substantial run of puzzles; those seeking genres beyond puzzle gameplay may prefer a different kind of iPad game.
Cut the Rope is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases; the U.S. App Store listing says purchase prices vary by item. Some optional purchases include randomized items, so players who want to avoid that type of purchase should take care with in-app spending. Offline play is supported, and the listed minimum requirement is iPadOS 15.0. Choose it for portable, offline physics puzzles and level-based progression; look elsewhere if randomized optional items or a single-player focus do not suit your preferences.
Cut the Rope pricing
Cut the Rope fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Multiplayer | Not verified |
| Offline play | Yes |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Minimum iPadOS | 15.0 |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | zeptolab.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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