Comparison

Buttons and Scissors vs Star Brain Training

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

Star Brain Training

Enhance your cognitive abilities with this brain training game. Improve memory, concentration, and processing speed through engaging challenges. Regular play can lead to a more active and youthful brain.

Highlights
  • Memory training challenges
  • Concentration improvement
  • Faster processing speed
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Daily 3-minute sessions
Features
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Change your brain can change your life! This is the memory of brain training game let your brain more fast and active. What is the difference between fast brain people and slow brain people. It is are you training brain from the usual. The brain power will more active, if you continue use it. ■■How to play ■The order 1, Panel of 4x4 area turn lighting by order. 2, Then touch it by lighting order. 3, Challenge high level and more difficulty level. 4, It will be very fast when level-10, level-20... ■The pair 1, Turn over the cards of 4x4 area. 2, Memory the image of cards. 3, Find the pair of same image in cards. 4, Complete all pair. ■■ Make your brain power faster. Make your brain age younger. Make your memory and concentration stronger. Try play Star Memory 3 minute every day. Complete the game do your best and happiness around you.

Screenshots

Buttons and Scissors4 screens
Star Brain Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buttons and Scissors at 4.6 against Star Brain Training's 4.0. Buttons and Scissors also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). Star Brain Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. Star Brain Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buttons and Scissors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Buttons and Scissors's written reviews are positive against 86% of Star Brain Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Star Brain Training every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Buttons and Scissors versus Star Brain Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButtons and ScissorsStar Brain Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyWorks SoftwareQQ TSUBASA

Customer experience

Buttons and Scissors

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

Star Brain Training

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral11.6%
Negative2.3%

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)

Star Brain Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 2 more
  • 800 Extra Levels$1.99
  • SUPER PACK$2.99
None

Star Brain Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buttons and Scissors free?
Buttons and Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Brain Training free?
Star Brain Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Star Brain Training?
Buttons and Scissors is rated higher. Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Star Brain Training averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Buttons and Scissors or Star Brain Training have ads?
Both Buttons and Scissors and Star Brain Training show ads.
Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or Star Brain Training?
Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Star Brain Training every 4 months. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on September 22, 2026 and Star Brain Training on September 16, 2026.

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