# Buttons and Scissors vs Green button

Buttons and Scissors and Green button both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 36% of Green button's. Green button's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, ads 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 Green button sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Green button. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Green button has 11K ratings behind it against 1.8K, 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 36% of Green button's.

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Green button every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttons and Scissors | Green button |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-button-idle-clicker/id1533526087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KyWorks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648908) | [Liudmyla Petryshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024436268) |

## 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)


### Green button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-button-idle-clicker/id1533526087)

Tap a button as fast as possible to earn virtual coins and build a fortune. Unlock bonuses and upgrades to automate your earnings or speed up your progress. This idle clicker game offers endless fun with no time limits or restrictions.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced button tapping, Virtual coin accumulation, Unlockable bonuses and upgrades, Automatic coin pushing, Progress multipliers, No time limits

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box "Beginner" | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box "Skilled" | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads max | $3.99 | one-time |
| Box "Beginner” max | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box "Pro" | $5.99 | one-time |
| Box “Skilled” max | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rewards without watching ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Box “Pro” max | $8.99 | one-time |
| No ads max | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun to play
- 🚀 Satisfying button pressing experience
- 🕰️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads every 30 seconds
- 🐛 Bugs causing game crashes or freezes
- 🔨 Lack of offline earnings

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when accessing the cards menu
- Runners get stuck and can't be merged
- Wizard skill doesn't seem to work as intended
- Random money collection without player interaction

**Requested features**

- Add offline earnings feature
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add more content and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buttons and Scissors free?

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

### Is Green button free?

Green button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Green button?

Green button is rated higher. Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Green button averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Buttons and Scissors or Green button have ads?

Both Buttons and Scissors and Green button show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or Green button?

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Green button every 2 months. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on October 22, 2026 and Green button on October 30, 2026.

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