# Buttons and Scissors vs GLAZE BYTE

The clearest difference is update cadence: GLAZE BYTE at every 5 days against Buttons and Scissors's every 12 months. GLAZE BYTE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Buttons and Scissors's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

GLAZE BYTE 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 1.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 100% of GLAZE BYTE's.

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, GLAZE BYTE every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttons and Scissors | GLAZE BYTE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glaze-byte/id6802477137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KyWorks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648908) | [IVAN ONOPRIENKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802477139) |

## 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)


### GLAZE BYTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glaze-byte/id6802477137)

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you rotate glass cookies to create color matches and trigger chain reactions. Explore a mysterious city, interact with a trapped engineer, and uncover its secrets through branching narrative choices. Multiple game modes offer varied challenges and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Rotate and match glass cookies, Explore five distinct city districts, Interactive narrative with branching endings, Multiple game modes: Time Trial, Circuit, Rush, Daily Shift, Laboratory, Global leaderboards via Game Center, Customizable visual, sound, and motion settings, Responsive haptics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GLAZE BYTE Full Game | $2.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buttons and Scissors free?

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

### Is GLAZE BYTE free?

GLAZE BYTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or GLAZE BYTE?

GLAZE BYTE is rated higher. Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while GLAZE BYTE averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Buttons and Scissors or GLAZE BYTE have ads?

Both Buttons and Scissors and GLAZE BYTE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or GLAZE BYTE?

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and GLAZE BYTE every 5 days. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on October 29, 2026 and GLAZE BYTE on October 25, 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.*