Numbers Addict vs Buttons and Scissors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Numbers Addict
This addictive puzzle game challenges your basic math skills and mental calculation. Match and detonate numbers in a fast-paced, strategic gameplay experience. Compete with friends and improve your cognitive abilities.
- Addictive puzzle gameplay
- Basic math skills practice
- Mental calculation challenges
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Ranking system and achievements
- Brain training and focus improvement
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Numbers Addict is the addictive number puzzle enjoyed by millions of players: drop, merge and pop numbered bubbles. Do the math: 2 + 3 = 5 — then line up five 5s and watch them explode in a shower of combos! Easy to learn, impossible to put down: the perfect mix of math game, logic puzzle and brain training. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a column to drop your next bubble • Connect identical numbers: three 3s, four 4s, five 5s… and they pop! • Drag a bubble onto its neighbour to merge them: 2 + 3 = 5 • Trigger cascades and chain combos for massive scores FEATURES • 3 game modes: Easy (zen, no timer), Medium (a new bubble every 5 seconds) and Expert (black countdown bubbles for hardcore players) • Level up every 5 explosions — unlock the 6, 7, 8 and the legendary 9 bubble • Satisfying chain reactions, juicy effects and combos • Leaderboards and achievements with Game Center • Quick 2-minute sessions or endless marathons — you set the pace • Free, lightweight and playable offline A classic number game refined for over a decade, Numbers Addict is made for fans of merge puzzles, math games, brain teasers and bubble poppers alike. Can you reach the 9 bubble? Download now and start popping numbers! SUBSCRIPTION "Remove Ads" is an optional auto-renewing subscription (1 month). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://www.barings-prod.com/na/privacy.html
Buttons and Scissors
A logic puzzle game where players cut matching colored buttons arranged on a denim background. Strategically select groups of buttons in straight lines to clear the board and achieve high scores. It's a fun way to enhance logical thinking and brain training.
- Match and cut same-colored buttons
- Select buttons in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines
- Clear all buttons to complete levels
- Timed levels for high scores
- Unlimited Undo feature
- Multiple level sizes (5x5 to 7x7)
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Cut off the sewing buttons in the logic game Buttons and Scissors! To cut off the buttons, select two or more buttons of the same color. You can select buttons only on the same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Cut off all the buttons from the scrap of denim to complete the level. Try to complete each level in the shortest time possible to get a better score. You cannot cut off a single button, so plan your strategy in advance! Buttons and Scissors is a fun way to improve your logical thinking and train your brain. Tutorial: When you begin playing the game for the first time, there will be a tutorial level. You will be presented with a scrap of denim and a number of different colored buttons. Each current move will be displayed as a white arrow. Touch the first button and move your finger to the last button of the same color you wish to select in that line, and then release your finger. All selected buttons will then be cut off with a scissors, if selected correctly. Main features: - Realistic sewing buttons and scissors - 5x5, 5x6, 6x6 and 7x7 levels - Unlimited Undo - iCloud support - Leaderboard - Solutions for levels IMPORTANT: No real buttons were cut off in the making of this game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Numbers Addict at every 2 months against Buttons and Scissors's every 12 months. Buttons and Scissors's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 75) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Numbers Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Buttons and Scissors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Numbers Addict against 4.6 for Buttons and Scissors. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 82% positive.
Numbers Addict ships an update every 2 months, Buttons and Scissors every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Numbers Addict | Buttons and Scissors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (75 ratings) | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 81.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baring's Prod | KyWorks Software |
Customer experience
Numbers Addict
Buttons and Scissors
User reviews
Numbers Addict
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧠 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn, simple rules
- 🎮 Great mental exercise and brain challenge
- ⏰ No time pressure, play at own pace
- 📈 Multiple difficulty levels and progression
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Black screen freezing issues
- 📱 App crashes after ads display
- ❌ Ads that won't close properly
- 😤 Extreme difficulty spike at level 50
Buttons and Scissors
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind sharp
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Relaxing and not too time-consuming
- 🤓 Great brain exercise
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and resets progress
- 🤑 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync for progress
- 💰 Paid hints are required for some levels
Bugs and requests
Numbers Addict
Reported bugs
11 issues- App freezes on black screen requiring reinstall
- Crashes in middle of gameplay
- Game skips, stops, and hesitates during play
- Unexpected app shutdown
- Double moves triggered from single action
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- Phone completely shuts down during gameplay
- Crashes around level 36
- Crashes after ads display
- Ads won't close and redirect to app store
- Game crashes when reaching high scores
- Inconsistent number of squares between iPad and Android
Requested features
8 requests- Undo button for moves
- Intermediate difficulty level between 50 and 100
- Screen rotation option
- Special power-ups like bombs for 3x3 squares
- Older version without dropping numbers
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- Better instructions and game mechanics explanation
- Larger screen display for longer gameplay
- More math functions beyond addition
Buttons and Scissors
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and resets progress
- Levels not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Cloud sync for progress across devices
- Customization options (e.g., themes, music)
In-app purchases
Numbers Addict
- Direct unlock all levels/bubbles$1.99
Buttons and Scissors
- Solutions for 3 levels$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Solutions for 10 levels$1.99
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- 800 Extra Levels$1.99
- SUPER PACK$2.99
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