Comparison

Numbers Addict vs Buttons and Scissors

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
  • Basic math skills practice
  • Mental calculation challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Ranking system and achievements
  • Brain training and focus improvement
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Numbers Addict4 screens
Buttons and Scissors4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Numbers Addict versus Buttons and Scissors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbers AddictButtons and Scissors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (75 ratings)4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better81.6% of reviews
Number of ratings751.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaring's ProdKyWorks Software

Customer experience

Numbers Addict

All ratings75 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative10.2%

Buttons and Scissors

All ratings1,703 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.1%

User reviews

Numbers Addict

From 75 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Numbers Addict

One-time1
  • Direct unlock all levels/bubbles$1.99
5 purchases

Buttons and Scissors

One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is Numbers Addict free?
Numbers Addict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buttons and Scissors free?
Buttons and Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numbers Addict or Buttons and Scissors?
Buttons and Scissors is rated higher. Numbers Addict averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Numbers Addict or Buttons and Scissors have ads?
Both Numbers Addict and Buttons and Scissors show ads.
Which is updated more often, Numbers Addict or Buttons and Scissors?
Numbers Addict ships an update every 2 months, and Buttons and Scissors every 12 months. Most recently, Numbers Addict was updated on September 21, 2026 and Buttons and Scissors on September 22, 2026.

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