Buttons and Scissors vs Just Button
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buttons and Scissors
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.
- 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)
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Cut off the sewing buttons in the logic game Buttons and Scissors! To cut off the buttons, select two or more buttons of the same color. You can select buttons only on the same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Cut off all the buttons from the scrap of denim to complete the level. Try to complete each level in the shortest time possible to get a better score. You cannot cut off a single button, so plan your strategy in advance! Buttons and Scissors is a fun way to improve your logical thinking and train your brain. Tutorial: When you begin playing the game for the first time, there will be a tutorial level. You will be presented with a scrap of denim and a number of different colored buttons. Each current move will be displayed as a white arrow. Touch the first button and move your finger to the last button of the same color you wish to select in that line, and then release your finger. All selected buttons will then be cut off with a scissors, if selected correctly. Main features: - Realistic sewing buttons and scissors - 5x5, 5x6, 6x6 and 7x7 levels - Unlimited Undo - iCloud support - Leaderboard - Solutions for levels IMPORTANT: No real buttons were cut off in the making of this game!
Just Button
This is a minimalist application that provides a single interactive button. Each tap increments a counter displayed on the screen. It offers a distraction-free experience with no advertisements or in-app purchases.
- Single interactive button
- Number counter
- No ads
- No in-app purchases
- No data mining
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No Ads, No In-App Purchases, No Data-Mining. Just Button is incredibly simple. You tap the button, and the number goes up. It is, after all, just a button.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Button at none against Buttons and Scissors's 5. Just Button also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). Buttons and Scissors's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Buttons and Scissors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Just Button asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buttons and Scissors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 944 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 83% of Just Button'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, Just Button every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buttons and Scissors | Just Button |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.3 (944 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 944 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KyWorks Software | aleros.io LLC |
Customer experience
Buttons and Scissors
Just Button
User reviews
Buttons and Scissors
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind sharp
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Relaxing and not too time-consuming
- 🤓 Great brain exercise
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and resets progress
- 🤑 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync for progress
- 💰 Paid hints are required for some levels
Just Button
From 944 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Unique and minimalistic design
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Surprising depth and story
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Loud sound effects that can't be muted
- 🤔 Frustrating mini-games and difficulty spikes
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy progression
Bugs and requests
Buttons and Scissors
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and resets progress
- Levels not loading properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Cloud sync for progress across devices
- Customization options (e.g., themes, music)
Just Button
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress reset after purchasing certain upgrades
- Inability to exit certain mini-games without restarting
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable sound effects
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- More variety in gameplay and mini-games
In-app purchases
Buttons and Scissors
- Solutions for 3 levels$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Solutions for 10 levels$1.99
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- 800 Extra Levels$1.99
- SUPER PACK$2.99
Just Button
No in-app purchases
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