# Empty. vs black (game)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Empty. at none against black (game)'s 1. Empty. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Empty. against 4.8 for black (game). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 544 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Empty.'s written reviews are positive against 95% of black (game)'s.

Empty. ships an update monthly, black (game) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empty. | black (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782/reviews) | [4.8 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 544 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Maksym Dzitsiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191062781) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Empty.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782)

A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Unique room rotation puzzles, One-touch controls, No ads or paid content, Accessible for all ages, 25+ handcrafted levels, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music

**Reported bugs**

- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress


### 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 Empty. free?

Empty. 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, Empty. or black (game)?

Empty. and black (game) are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.4K and 544 ratings respectively.

### Do Empty. or black (game) have ads?

black (game) shows ads; Empty. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empty. or black (game)?

Empty. ships an update monthly, and black (game) every 3 months. Most recently, Empty. was updated on September 22, 2026 and black (game) on September 24, 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.*