# Blackbox — Play without touch

> A touchless puzzle game requiring observation, deduction, and external interaction. (iPhone/iPad app by Shapes and Stories LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 108,371 App Store ratings · 4,613 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 208 MB
- Languages: Russian, Afrikaans, Georgian, Slovenian, American English, Arabic, Dutch, Danish, Hebrew, European Spanish and 11 more
- Released: 2016-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews.md

## What is Blackbox?

So you think you understand this thing you’re holding? Think again. Stop tapping. Stop swiping. In fact, stop touching the screen at all. To crack Blackbox’s puzzles you’ll need to find solitude and stillness, climb mountains, call on friends, get in tune with the cosmos, and think outside the box.

Minimalistic visual clues make for incredibly satisfying “Aha!” moments, while sonic interfaces provide an extra level of guidance and nuance that makes Blackbox accessible with or without vision. Thoughtful haptic feedback, Easter eggs on Easter eggs, and solutions that can’t be found beneath the glass of your screen redefine what a puzzle can be. You’ll never see your device the same way again.

Think you’re clever? Prove it.

(Blackbox is a living game under active development by Ryan McLeod. When not eating burritos or drinking coffee, he’s busy designing and developing new Blackbox challenges.)

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## Key features

- Touchless gameplay
- Minimalistic visual clues
- Sonic interfaces
- Haptic feedback
- External puzzle solving
- Easter eggs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Hint Pack | $1.19 | one-time |
| Erudite Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Push Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hint Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Large Hint Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Coffee for Ryan | $4.49 | one-time |
| Small Hint Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| Extra Large Hint Pack | $20.00 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Knowing Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #33 in Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)
- #67 in Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

## What do users think of Blackbox?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 🤔 Challenges users to think outside the box
- 😄 Humorous and witty comments
- 🔑 Utilizes phone features in innovative ways

**Cons**

- 🤯 Extremely challenging puzzles
- 💰 Expensive for additional content
- 🤖 Concerns about app accessing device permissions
- 🚗 Puzzles requiring travel/location are inaccessible for some

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Hints not working as expected
- Progress reset after app update

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to earn hint credits through watching ads
- Include more free puzzles
- Improve accessibility for users with limited mobility
- Provide better guidance and instructions for puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 4,613)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews.md

### 4/5 — طر؟

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

وضع طيران🙂

### 5/5 — Hi

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

Bye

### 5/5 — Mind

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

My brain hurts now

### 5/5 — Black box = Brain Fum

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

Blackbox is seriously addictive! It’s clever, quirky and makes you feel like a genius one minute… and completely stumped the next! 😂 Every puzzle is a little “aha!” moment, and I love that it makes you think outside the box. Definitely worth a play!

### 5/5 — Super great game

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

Very challenging and learned a lot about my phone capabilities

### 4/5 — awesome

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

very cool game

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-09-09, version 3.1.1*

Genuinely a good entertainer

### 5/5 — nice

*2026-09-08, version 3.1.1*

good

### 5/5 — Hope this gets more popular!

*2026-09-08, version 3.1.1*

This makes you think outside the box and it’s just so cool!

### 3/5 — write a story?

*2026-09-08, version 3.1.1*

only story i have is that ive been stuck on the same levels for like two years.

## Frequently asked questions about Blackbox

### What is Blackbox?

Blackbox is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to solve problems without touching the screen. It relies on visual cues, sound, and haptic feedback to guide players through its intricate puzzles, encouraging them to think creatively and look beyond the device itself for solutions.

### How do I play Blackbox?

Gameplay involves observing minimalistic visual clues and using sound and haptic feedback for guidance. Many puzzles require interacting with your environment, calling on friends, or thinking in unconventional ways rather than direct screen interaction. The goal is to find satisfying 'Aha!' moments through deduction and external observation.

### Is Blackbox free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features. The core experience is designed to be accessible without any initial cost.

### What makes Blackbox different from other puzzle games?

Blackbox distinguishes itself by its 'play without touch' mechanic, pushing players to engage with the game in entirely new ways. It emphasizes observation, deduction, and external problem-solving, offering a deeply satisfying experience through its minimalistic design and clever puzzle design.

### What devices is Blackbox compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, it is described as a mobile application, implying it is available on both iOS and Android platforms. Users should check their respective app stores for specific version requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2026-09-05

■ Copying a share link now counts as sharing
  ■ Nudges arrive a little sooner for new players who seem stuck
  ■ Still tweaking the beginning order of the game for some new players
  ■ Freshened up the sharing panel and a few translations

### 3.1 — 2026-08-17

■ Added some lovely gentle nudges to help new players who get stuck  
■ Tweaked the starting sequence for some new players  
■ Permission prompts now explain Blackbox’s approach to privacy more clearly  
■ Polished how buttons on the grid appear, disappear and tease  
■ Refreshed a few translations

### 3.0.16 — 2026-08-08

■ New here? I may ask you to share the game with someone you hate/love to earn yourself a new meta challenge

### 3.0.15 — 2026-08-07

■ Sometimes Blackbox thought you were higher than you were—no more  
■ A smoother experience when you need a parent’s approval  
■ Combo packs now give you their hint credits in rarer situations  
■ Other little fixes that help me sleep at night :)

### 3.0.14 — 2026-07-14

Remember the important thing I told you? Of course you don’t, because some push notifications were broken… but not anymore

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## More apps by Shapes and Stories LLC

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All apps by Shapes and Stories LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577

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