When comparing Cut the Rope vs Where's My Water?, the Slant community recommends Cut the Rope for most people. In the question“What are the best physics-based puzzle games for Android?” Cut the Rope is ranked 3rd while Where's My Water? is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Cut the Rope is:
Cut the Rope paces itself to teach the player the growing mechanics of the game.
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Pros
Pro Simple to grasp mechanics
Cut the Rope paces itself to teach the player the growing mechanics of the game.
Pro Challenging puzzles
Where's My Water offers a bunch of different levels with challenging physics-based puzzles. Thanks to a great variety in the level design and different elements that interact with the water, the game succeeds to stay fresh.
Pro Great presentation and visuals
Soundtracks often aren't the most important aspect developers pay attention to, but Where's My Water certainly is an exception. Reviewers and users praise the fun soundtrack of the game, but also the overall presentation. Narrative is well handled and graphics are crisp and enjoyable.
Cons
Con Has in-app purchases
Cut the Rope is an upfront paid game at $0.99 which is why its included in-app purchases that range from $0.99 - $29.99 per item is disappointing.
Con Some in-app purchases
Where's My Water offers a few downloadable content packs, in the form of extra levels. These can be purchased via an in-app purchase ranging from $0.99 to $2.99. There are also microtransactions to assist unlocking levels.
Con Screen navigation isn't always perfect
Some levels are bigger than the screen on your device, which means you'll have to scroll up and down constantly in order to see what's going on in a level. A scroll-bar is positioned on the left, which seems like an odd choice for right-handed people.