Comparison

Red Button vs Simple Game 401

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Red Button

This game challenges your willpower and reflexes by presenting a single red button with one rule: do not tap it. It's a deceptively simple test of self-control that has proven difficult for many.

Highlights
  • Addictive one-tap gameplay
  • Global leaderboard
  • Test focus and self-control
  • Minimalist design
  • Quick sessions
Features
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Can you resist the temptation? The Red Button challenges you NOT to tap - but can you really hold back? THE ULTIMATE TEST OF WILLPOWER & REFLEXES Think you have self-control? Think again. This deceptively simple game will push your patience and reflexes to the absolute limit. One red button. One simple rule: Don't tap it. Sounds easy? Thousands have tried. Most have failed. FEATURES: • Addictive one-tap gameplay that hooks you instantly • Global leaderboard - compete with players worldwide • Test your focus, timing, and self-control • Minimalist design, maximum challenge • Quick sessions perfect for killing time WARNING: This game is harder than it looks. The red button is calling you. Can you resist? Download now and prove you have what it takes to master the impossible challenge!

About

Simple Game 401

Features
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Description REFLEX TAP is a one-rule reflex game that keeps you coming back for “one more run”. Tap when it turns Blue (TAP ME) Never tap on Red (DO NOT TAP) The faster you react, the more you score: build streaks/combos and hit lightning-fast reactions for bonus points. You have 3 lives—a mistake costs a heart. Your best score is saved automatically. Quick rounds, big adrenaline—beat your personal best!

Screenshots

Red Button3 screens
Simple Game 4012 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Game 401 at none against Red Button's 1. Simple Game 401 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 130 months). Red Button's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Red Button sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Game 401 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Button ships an update every 130 months, Simple Game 401 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Red Button versus Simple Game 401: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed ButtonSimple Game 401
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 130 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVM Mobile TeamMustafa Sezer Altun

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Red Button

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Pop-ups$0.99
None

Simple Game 401

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Red Button free?
Red Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Game 401 free?
Simple Game 401 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Red Button or Simple Game 401 have ads?
Neither Red Button nor Simple Game 401 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Red Button or Simple Game 401?
Red Button ships an update every 130 months, and Simple Game 401 daily. Most recently, Red Button was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Game 401 on October 14, 2026.

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