# Beholder vs Black Border 2

The clearest difference is rating: Beholder at 4.8 against Black Border 2's 4.0. Beholder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 41%). Black Border 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Beholder costs $4.99 and Black Border 2 $0.29 up front. Beholder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Black Border 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beholder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beholder has 1.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Beholder's written reviews are positive against 41% of Black Border 2's.

Beholder ships an update every 2 months, Black Border 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beholder | Black Border 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder/id1205486761/reviews)** | [4.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-2/id6504453094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 770 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CM Games OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/463706169) | [MONTE CERVINO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611381548) |

## What reviewers say

### Beholder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder/id1205486761)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Role Playing, #141 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

In a totalitarian state, you manage an apartment building while secretly spying on tenants. Your choices impact their lives and the unfolding story, leading to multiple endings. Explore a grim future where privacy is a luxury and every decision has consequences.

**Highlights:** Moral choice-driven narrative, Tenant surveillance and profiling, Multiple story endings, Character personality development, Apartment management simulation, Additional story content available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blissful Sleep DLC | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game mechanics
- 🚀 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting moral dilemmas
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 High price for the content
- 🕹️ Difficult and unforgiving at times
- 🔍 Limited replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing during tutorial or conversations
- Inability to progress past certain points
- Inconsistent language settings
- Tenants not appearing as expected

**Requested features**

- More randomized events and content
- Additional locations and apartments to manage
- Ability to delete save files
- Improved cloud save functionality
- Optimization for newer devices


### Black Border 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-2/id6504453094)

Step into the role of a border officer, meticulously inspecting documents and using advanced tools to prevent smuggling. Make critical decisions that impact national security, with options to uphold the law or engage in corruption. Experience intense pressure and new challenges daily.

**Highlights:** Document inspection, Advanced scanning tools, Canine unit deployment, Strategic decision-making, Endless mode, Bus arrival management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 💰 Overpriced for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- X-ray and next button functionality issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Incorrect language translations

**Requested features**

- Expand gameplay with more levels and modes
- Add more language support
- Implement a save/load feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beholder free?

Beholder costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Black Border 2 free?

Black Border 2 costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beholder or Black Border 2?

Beholder is rated higher. Beholder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Black Border 2 averages 4.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Beholder or Black Border 2 have ads?

Black Border 2 shows ads; Beholder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beholder or Black Border 2?

Beholder ships an update every 2 months, and Black Border 2 weekly. Most recently, Beholder was updated on October 1, 2026 and Black Border 2 on September 29, 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.*