Cut the Buttons HD vs Anubis Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cut the Buttons HD
This game challenges players to use virtual scissors to cut buttons off fabric, avoiding bolts and aiming for a cup. It offers unique gameplay and graphics, with modes for classic and arcade play. It's also recognized as a tool for developing fine motor skills.
- Unique gameplay concept
- Unique interface
- Multiplayer mode
- Classic game mode
- Arcade game mode
- Fine motor skills trainer
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– Over 8 000 000 downloads – TOP-1 in 48 countries – TOP-5 in 82 countries A snip here, a cut there: avoid the bolts and please beware! Now make a trim, its time to start, make sure to keep your scissors sharp! Hundreds of copies of Cut the Buttons have been downloaded for educational purposes, as the game has been acknowledged by specialists as a unique fine motor skills trainer for gamers of all ages. “Beautiful . . . the innovative gameplay of Cut the Buttons raises games for iOS to a completely new level.” – iphone4c.com, China “I dare to say that in App Store there wasn’t anything like this before.” – appgefahren.de, Germany “An exciting hit in the App Store that successfully uses the full potential of multi-touch screens. This application can be put together with such “titans of casual games” as Cut the Rope and Fruit Ninja.” – mobi.ru, Russia “Who said you can no longer make anything new? Surely it wasn’t the producer of the Cut the Buttons game.” – iphonesoft.fr, France - Unique gameplay concept. - Unique interface. - Unique multiplayer mode. - Unique graphics. - Unique sound effects. HOW TO PLAY Pick up the scissors with two fingers. Be careful. Don’t cut yourself. Cut off the game launch button by moving the scissor blades just like you would with real scissors. If you happen to be a left-handed player, you can configure the direction of the scissors within the settings menu. The scissors are highly maneuverable. You can use them to control the direction at which the buttons fall after being cut. You can also move the cup with the hand that is not controlling the scissors. CLASSIC. The game lasts until you miss three scraps of material with buttons left on them. Upon catching 100 buttons in the cup, you can either receive additional points or recover a previously lost button. ARCADE. Cut off as many buttons as you can in the allotted time and do your best to drop them in the cup. ATTENTION! Don’t cut buttons held down by bolts. Only cut buttons tied down with thread. ATTENTION! Don’t press on the display. Your hand can become tired because of excessive pressure. The fingers have to slide on the display. TIPS & TRICKS * You can hit the buttons in the main menu with a finger. * Aim to cut off more than three buttons in a single cutting movement to maximize the amount of points you gain. * Reduce the quantity of hand movements. Try to cut more than one button in a single cutting movement. Enjoy! Play alone. Play with friends. Cut, cut, cut.
Anubis Runner
Test your reflexes in this fast-paced endless runner. Time your jumps perfectly to maintain your sprint and perform airborne dashes. Master the rhythm to achieve the highest score.
- Endless running gameplay
- Precise jump timing
- Mid-air airborne dash
- High score chasing
- Simple one-touch controls
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One day, the Goddess Isis proclaimed: “Hey, Anubis, you look pretty swift. Show me your running skills.” Cassette Games: Volume 9 is here! - Time your jumps to keep sprinting! Hit the jump button midair to do an airborne dash!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Anubis Runner at Free against Cut the Buttons HD's $2.99. Anubis Runner also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Cut the Buttons HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 28 months).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Anubis Runner is free to download; Cut the Buttons HD costs $2.99 up front. Cut the Buttons HD sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Anubis Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Anubis Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Buttons HD has 62 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cut the Buttons HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Anubis Runner's.
Cut the Buttons HD ships an update every 2 months, Anubis Runner every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cut the Buttons HD | Anubis Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (62 ratings) | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Name LLC | Masakazu Yonehara |
Customer experience
Cut the Buttons HD
Anubis Runner
Bugs and requests
Cut the Buttons HD
Reported bugs
10 issues- Scissors disappear or become invisible
- App locks up and freezes frequently
- Scissors unresponsive after closing advertisements
- Scissors get stuck during gameplay
- Touch sensitivity issues with multi-touch gestures
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- App crashes unexpectedly
- Buttons not registering cuts properly
- Incompatibility with iOS 7 and gestures
- App won't open or launch
- Display issues on original iPad
Requested features
10 requests- Zen or relaxation mode without penalties
- Tap-to-cut option instead of swipe/pinch
- Endless mode with no timer or strikes
- More variety in scissors designs and styles
- Additional levels and game modes
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- Different cutting utensils beyond scissors
- Mirrored scissors gameplay mode
- Difficulty settings for younger children
- More button types and challenges
- Flaming or special effect scissors
Anubis Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cut the Buttons HD
- 20 Extra lives$0.99
- Golden theme$0.99
- Techno theme$0.99
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- Glass Theme$0.99
- Retro theme & No ads$0.99
- Auto-cup$1.99
- Mega Pack$4.99
Anubis Runner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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