# Illusion Maze vs black (game)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Illusion Maze at none against black (game)'s 1. black (game)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (549 vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. black (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Illusion Maze asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Illusion Maze against 4.8 for black (game). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: black (game) has 549 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Illusion Maze's written reviews are positive against 95% of black (game)'s.

Illusion Maze ships an update every 10 months, black (game) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illusion Maze | black (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illusion-maze/id1038415189/reviews) | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **549** |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [亚州 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/991530214) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Illusion Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illusion-maze/id1038415189)

Navigate an isometric world by guiding a red block to its destination using on-screen controls. This game offers endless levels and allows players to tackle them in any order they choose, providing a unique visual challenge.

**Highlights:** Isometric world exploration, Block-to-destination puzzles, On-screen control bar, No level limits, Playable in any order

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### black (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305)

Solve 50 unique puzzle levels by making the entire screen black. Each level presents a distinct logical challenge. Hints are available to guide you through the game.

**Highlights:** 50 unique puzzle levels, Each level has its own logic, Hint system available, Ad-free hint option via in-app purchase, Part of a color puzzle game series

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🎶 Great background music
- 💡 Unique game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Appropriate level of difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hints not always helpful
- 🐛 Some levels have inconsistent or unclear solutions
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 46 glitching
- Inability to update consent settings

**Requested features**

- More color-themed games (e.g. orange, purple, white)
- Option to skip levels
- Ability to reset game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illusion Maze free?

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

### Is black (game) free?

black (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Illusion Maze or black (game)?

black (game) is rated higher. Illusion Maze averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while black (game) averages 4.8 from 549 ratings.

### Do Illusion Maze or black (game) have ads?

Both Illusion Maze and black (game) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Illusion Maze or black (game)?

Illusion Maze ships an update every 10 months, and black (game) every 3 months. Most recently, Illusion Maze was updated on November 2, 2026 and black (game) on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*