# Buttons and Scissors vs Train the Brain

The clearest difference is ads: Train the Brain at none against Buttons and Scissors's shown. Buttons and Scissors's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 57%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 122). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buttons and Scissors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Train the Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Buttons and Scissors against 4.6 for Train the Brain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 57% of Train the Brain's.

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Train the Brain every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttons and Scissors | Train the Brain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958/reviews) | [4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-the-brain-coordination/id1468451071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KyWorks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648908) | [Tellmewow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373142956) |

## 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)


### Train the Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-the-brain-coordination/id1468451071)

Engaging coordination games designed to enhance hand-eye movement and cognitive skills for all ages. This collection offers fun exercises to stimulate the mind, improve visual perception, and psychomotor abilities through an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Hand-eye coordination development, Bimanual coordination exercises, Maze solving with gyroscope, Visual perception enhancement, Psychomotor skill improvement, Attention and processing speed training, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buttons and Scissors free?

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

### Is Train the Brain free?

Train the Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Train the Brain?

Buttons and Scissors and Train the Brain are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 122 ratings respectively.

### Do Buttons and Scissors or Train the Brain have ads?

Buttons and Scissors shows ads; Train the Brain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or Train the Brain?

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Train the Brain every 9 months. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on October 14, 2026 and Train the Brain on October 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.*