Comparison

Buttons and Scissors vs Blockwick 2

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

Blockwick 2

Unscramble and link blocks of the same color by moving them into touching positions. Explore a variety of unique block types and multiple levels of challenge with 160 puzzles. Enjoy a gorgeous, meditative soundtrack while you exercise your brain.

Highlights
  • Unscramble and link colored blocks
  • Unique block types (locked, entangled, sleeping, sticky, caterpillar, hypno, flip)
  • Multiple challenge levels
  • 160 main puzzles
  • Optional purchasable puzzle packs
  • Meditative electro-ambient soundtrack
Features
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Welcome to Blockwick 2—the next installment in the Blockwick universe. It’s up to you to unscramble the blocks and link the colors. The goal is simple. Move the shapes so that all the blocks of the same color are touching. A BEVY OF UNIQUE BLOCK TYPES - Locked blocks are bolted to the floor. - Entangled blocks are bound by quantum forces. - Sleeping blocks won’t budge until you wake them up. - Sticky blocks glom onto everything. - Caterpillar blocks are linked, slithering along as one. - Hypno blocks make other blocks go to sleep. - Flip blocks are multicolored and roll around. MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CHALLENGE You can take the easy road and simply connect all like-colored blocks. Or, for an extra challenge, you can link blocks over the mysterious symbols on the ground to attain illumination. Either way, your brain will appreciate the challenge. LOADS OF CHALLENGING CONTENT The main game has 160 puzzles of increasing difficulty. Get 144 extra puzzles for free with the easier Basics Puzzle Pack. If you’re looking for a more intense challenge, explore the purchasable Obscura Puzzle Pack with its 80 devious puzzles. A GORGEOUS MEDITATIVE SOUNDSCAPE Over 15 electro-ambient music tracks to keep your mind calm and focused while solving. Composed by David Kieffer, the soundtrack is available for purchase on Bandcamp. PRAISE FOR BLOCKWICK 2 “a serene, cerebral experience that feels every bit as transportive as the original” - Gamezebo “5/5” - AppAdvice “this puzzle game has all the trappings of an old-school handheld title with cleaned up graphics” - Time.com “solidly on the don't miss list” - JayIsGames “It’ll easily eat away at your free time.” - 148Apps.com “excellent block-sorting puzzler” - IGN “this game is gorgeous, with an elegance and aesthetic that feels thoroughly modern and light” - PocketGamer CONNECT WITH KIEFFER BROS. Web: https://kiefferbros.com

Screenshots

Buttons and Scissors4 screens
Blockwick 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Buttons and Scissors at Free against Blockwick 2's $4.99. Buttons and Scissors also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 103). Blockwick 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Buttons and Scissors is free to download; Blockwick 2 costs $4.99 up front. Buttons and Scissors sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Blockwick 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buttons and Scissors holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buttons and Scissors has 1.7K ratings behind it against 103, 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 74% of Blockwick 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, Blockwick 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Buttons and Scissors versus Blockwick 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButtons and ScissorsBlockwick 2
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.1 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better74.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better103
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyWorks SoftwareKieffer Bros.

Customer experience

Buttons and Scissors

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

Blockwick 2

All ratings103 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.3%

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

Blockwick 2

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful design and graphics
  • 😌 Relaxing and stimulating
  • 🚀 Smooth performance (when working)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔄 Screen rotation bugs
  • 😩 Frustrating sticky blocks
  • 🧱 Unbalanced difficulty
  • 🤏 Small buttons/UI elements

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)

Blockwick 2

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes when opening specific levels
  • Game freezes up
  • Confuses orientation after update
  • Screen rotates with every touch
  • App won't open after update
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  • Achievement not reflecting
  • Flip block not flipping
  • Obscura purchase restore issue
  • Crashes on startup
  • Crashes after completing a level
  • Game shuts down after solving a level
  • Crashes when last game in chapter completed

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Add timer option for replay
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Add reset function
  • More puzzles for Obscura
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  • Blockwick 3
  • Optimized for iPhone 6/6 Plus
  • Revise sticky block mechanics
  • Add dark mode option

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
None

Blockwick 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buttons and Scissors free?
Buttons and Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blockwick 2 free?
Blockwick 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buttons and Scissors or Blockwick 2?
Buttons and Scissors is rated higher. Buttons and Scissors averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Blockwick 2 averages 4.1 from 103 ratings.
Do Buttons and Scissors or Blockwick 2 have ads?
Buttons and Scissors shows ads; Blockwick 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Buttons and Scissors or Blockwick 2?
Buttons and Scissors ships an update every 12 months, and Blockwick 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Buttons and Scissors was updated on October 14, 2026 and Blockwick 2 on October 14, 2026.

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