# Buttons and Scissors vs Puralax

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puralax at none against Buttons and Scissors's 5. Puralax also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Buttons and Scissors's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 30) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Buttons and Scissors against 4.5 for Puralax. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 30, 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 90% of Puralax's.

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Puralax every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buttons and Scissors | Puralax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-and-scissors/id664686958/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puralax/id781705529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KyWorks Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648908) | [Luis Federico Bricker](https://appshunter.io/developer/781705532) |

## 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)


### Puralax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puralax/id781705529)

This puzzle game challenges you to merge colored tiles into a single target color. Strategically move tiles into empty spaces or drag them to paint adjacent tiles of the same color. Master the limited moves per tile to create chain reactions and solve each unique level.

**Highlights:** Merge colored tiles, Paint adjacent tiles, Chain reactions, Limited moves per tile, Target color matching, Tutorial levels

**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 Puralax free?

Puralax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Puralax?

Buttons and Scissors is rated higher. Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Puralax averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Buttons and Scissors or Puralax have ads?

Buttons and Scissors shows ads; Puralax does not.

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

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Puralax every 2 months. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on October 19, 2026 and Puralax on October 3, 2026.

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