# Buttons and Scissors vs Piko's Blocks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Piko's Blocks at none against Buttons and Scissors's 5. Piko's Blocks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Buttons and Scissors's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buttons and Scissors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Piko's Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piko's Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 75% of Piko's Blocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Piko's Blocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttons and Scissors | Piko's Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikos-blocks-spatial-lite/id1131697579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KyWorks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648908) | [Creetah Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091214069) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Piko's Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pikos-blocks-spatial-lite/id1131697579)

This app helps children aged 4+ develop spatial reasoning and 3D geometric thinking through engaging exercises. It offers over 300 unique challenges designed in cooperation with occupational therapists and teachers, with adaptive difficulty and progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Spatial and Visual Reasoning practice, 3D geometric thinking development, Problem solving exercises, Suitable for ages 4+ (no reading required), Over 300 unique exercises, Adaptive difficulty levels, Progress monitoring

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buttons and Scissors free?

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

### Is Piko's Blocks free?

Piko's Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Piko's Blocks?

Piko's Blocks is rated higher. Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Piko's Blocks averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Buttons and Scissors or Piko's Blocks have ads?

Buttons and Scissors shows ads; Piko's Blocks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or Piko's Blocks?

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Piko's Blocks monthly. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on October 14, 2026 and Piko's Blocks on September 26, 2026.

---

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