# Look Again! Lite vs Buttons and Scissors

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Look Again! Lite at none against Buttons and Scissors's 5. Look Again! Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Buttons and Scissors's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 12 months vs every 71 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buttons and Scissors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Look Again! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buttons and Scissors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Look Again! Lite's written reviews are positive against 82% of Buttons and Scissors's.

Look Again! Lite ships an update every 71 months, Buttons and Scissors every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Look Again! Lite | Buttons and Scissors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/look-again-lite/id487252582/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smappsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/333262587) | [KyWorks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648908) |

## What reviewers say

### Look Again! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/look-again-lite/id487252582)

This fast-paced puzzle game challenges your brain to quickly recognize patterns and shapes. With increasing difficulty and randomly generated puzzles, it offers weeks of enjoyment and brain training. The retro art deco style and original soundtrack enhance the addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Pattern and shape recognition, Increasing difficulty, Randomly generated puzzles, Retro art deco style, Original soundtrack, Lite version with 11 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buttons and Scissors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solutions for 3 levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solutions for 10 levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Extra Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind sharp
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Relaxing and not too time-consuming
- 🤓 Great brain exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and resets progress
- 🤑 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync for progress
- 💰 Paid hints are required for some levels

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and resets progress
- Levels not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Cloud sync for progress across devices
- Customization options (e.g., themes, music)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Look Again! Lite free?

Look Again! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buttons and Scissors free?

Buttons and Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Look Again! Lite or Buttons and Scissors?

Buttons and Scissors is rated higher. Look Again! Lite averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Look Again! Lite or Buttons and Scissors have ads?

Buttons and Scissors shows ads; Look Again! Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Look Again! Lite or Buttons and Scissors?

Look Again! Lite ships an update every 71 months, and Buttons and Scissors every 12 months. Most recently, Look Again! Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Buttons and Scissors on November 6, 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.*