Comparison

Buttons and Scissors vs Lines the Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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!

About

Lines the Game

This abstract puzzle game challenges players to strategically place or remove dots to fill a drawing with color. The goal is to dominate the race with your chosen color, offering quick sessions or extended play. It's a brain-teasing experience perfect for short bursts of downtime.

Highlights
  • Strategic dot placement and removal
  • Color dominance wins
  • Multiple game modes (Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal, Mix)
  • Daily Challenges
  • 500 smart levels
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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**WINNER Best Casual Entertainment Game - Dutch Game Awards ** **Every level CAN be won!** But sometimes the solution is not easy. Lines is an abstract ‘zen’ game experience where form is just as important as function. Place or remove dots to initiate a colourful race that fills a drawing. The colour that dominates the race wins. Lines is the perfect game to play while commuting or in other short moments of downtime. Play a single session in a matter of seconds or find yourself making a winning streak of 20 games in a row! Lines – Physics Drawing Puzzle key features include: - 6 different modes: Point, Erase, Cut, Draw, Portal and Mix- Daily Challenges - 26 achievements to unlock -500 smart levels - Use your brain and logic to find the solutions - Bronze, Silver and Gold medals for each level. - Infinite fun! Point Mode Tap on a line to place a dot. Be smart and choose and strategic and logic position for the dots. Sometimes you need to place one dot, other times two dots. Eraser Mode Tap on an opponent´s dot to erase it. Draw Mode Draw a line with your fingers to connect lines to your advantage. Use your brain! Cut Mode Cut a line to stop the flow of your opponent´s color. Portal mode Tap the line across 2 places to create a portal. Your line will be teleported from one place to the other. But beware: your opponents can also make use of the portal you have created, so choose its location wisely!

Screenshots

Buttons and Scissors4 screens
Lines the Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lines the Game at every 4 months against Buttons and Scissors's every 12 months. Lines the Game also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Buttons and Scissors against 4.6 for Lines the Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lines the Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Lines the Game every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buttons and Scissors versus Lines the Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButtons and ScissorsLines the Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews82.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyWorks SoftwareGamious B.V.

Customer experience

Buttons and Scissors

All ratings1,703 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.1%

Lines the Game

All ratings1,589 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

Buttons and Scissors

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What 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

Lines the Game

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
  • 🎹 Soothing piano soundtrack
  • ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🎨 Similar colors make it hard to distinguish
  • 🔍 Levels can feel repetitive over time
  • 🔍 Occasional no-win situations
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🐛 Restore purchases not working consistently

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)

Lines the Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rope level 57 unwinnable
  • Levels not fitting properly on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Level editor mode
  • More challenging level designs
  • Ability to replay previous daily challenges
  • Improved color contrast and accessibility

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Buttons and Scissors

One-time5
  • 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
1 purchases

Lines the Game

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Buttons and Scissors free?
Buttons and Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lines the Game free?
Lines the Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Lines the Game?
Buttons and Scissors and Lines the Game are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 1.6K ratings respectively.
Do Buttons and Scissors or Lines the Game have ads?
Both Buttons and Scissors and Lines the Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or Lines the Game?
Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Lines the Game every 4 months. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lines the Game on September 17, 2026.

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