# Cut the Buttons vs Ruby's Realms

The clearest difference is price: Cut the Buttons at Free against Ruby's Realms's $1.99. Cut the Buttons also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Ruby's Realms's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Cut the Buttons is free to download; Ruby's Realms costs $1.99 up front. Cut the Buttons sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Ruby's Realms asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ruby's Realms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cut the Buttons has 79 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Cut the Buttons's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ruby's Realms's.

Cut the Buttons ships an update every 3 months, Ruby's Realms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cut the Buttons | Ruby's Realms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-buttons/id474138682/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubys-realms/id6739130503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 46 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Name LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021087789) | [Chilling Moose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595484986) |

## What reviewers say

### Cut the Buttons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cut-the-buttons/id474138682)

This game challenges players to use virtual scissors to cut buttons off fabric, avoiding bolts and other obstacles. It offers unique gameplay and graphics, with modes for classic and arcade challenges. It's also recognized as a fine motor skills trainer.

**Highlights:** Unique gameplay concept, Hundreds of levels, Classic and Arcade modes, Fine motor skills trainer, Retina display support, Left-handed mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Extra lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Techno theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glass theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro theme & No ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto-cup | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and innovative concept
- 🎨 Great graphics and sound effects
- 💡 Potential for more game modes/customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Uncomfortable/tiring hand/finger movements
- 🔍 Small screen size makes it difficult to control
- 🤔 Unclear purpose of the bucket/collection mechanic
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Scissors sometimes unresponsive or glitchy
- Difficulty accurately cutting buttons due to control issues
- Bucket/collection mechanic not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize scissors/aesthetics
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Option to play in portrait mode


### Ruby's Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubys-realms/id6739130503)

Embark on a magical adventure as Ruby, searching for her lost mother in a mysterious, cursed realm. Explore hand-built levels, battle dark creatures, and uncover ancient secrets. Upgrade your abilities and customize your playstyle to overcome challenging puzzles and perils.

**Highlights:** Explore cursed realms, Battle dark creatures, Solve puzzles, Upgrade abilities, Customize playstyle, Collect XP orbs

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cut the Buttons free?

Cut the Buttons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ruby's Realms free?

Ruby's Realms costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cut the Buttons or Ruby's Realms?

Ruby's Realms is rated higher. Cut the Buttons averages 4.0 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Ruby's Realms averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cut the Buttons or Ruby's Realms have ads?

Neither Cut the Buttons nor Ruby's Realms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cut the Buttons or Ruby's Realms?

Cut the Buttons ships an update every 3 months, and Ruby's Realms every 3 days. Most recently, Cut the Buttons was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ruby's Realms on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*