black (game) vs Brain Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
black (game)
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.
- 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
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The sequel to my 'yellow' and 'red' games is here! Can you make the screen black in 50 levels? Each level has its own logic. Do you need help? Use the light bulb button that will appear after a while in the top right of each level to get a hint. There are multiple hints for each level. With the in-app purchase you will not get ads before the hints. This is the third game in my color puzzle series. There are already 7 color games each with 50 new levels. Enjoy! @BartBonte
Brain Code
Engage your mind with over 50 unique logic puzzles that test your problem-solving and creative thinking. This offline game offers an immersive, command-line inspired interface and a progressive difficulty curve. It's perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and anyone looking for a mental workout.
- 50 unique logic puzzles
- Command-line inspired interface
- Multiple solutions per puzzle
- Progressive difficulty
- Offline play
- Built-in hint system
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Brain Code is a command-line-inspired puzzle game. Read a level, type a command, and use the response to work out what to try next. It’s a game about clues and logic, not a coding lesson. Explore 50 handcrafted levels. Some clues ask you to think beyond the obvious answer. No programming experience is needed: curiosity and careful observation are enough to begin. If you get stuck, optional in-game hints can give you a nudge. You can also leave a puzzle and return to it later. The levels can be played offline. Ready to try a different way of thinking? Start with the first level and see where your next command takes you. Questions or a bug to report? contact.kkapps@gmail.com Reading the description again? The last two lines may help. Tech info: STOP 0x000LVL09 REASON "i like this game"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: black (game) at 95% against Brain Code's 77%. black (game) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Brain Code's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. black (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Brain Code sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
black (game) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 544 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of black (game)'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Brain Code's.
black (game) ships an update every 3 months, Brain Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | black (game) | Brain Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (544 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews — better | 76.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 544 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart BONTE | Kyrylo Kartukov |
Customer experience
black (game)
Brain Code
User reviews
black (game)
From 544 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🎶 Great background music
- 💡 Unique game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Appropriate level of difficulty
Room to improve
- 🐛 Hints not always helpful
- 🐛 Some levels have inconsistent or unclear solutions
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in certain levels
Brain Code
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Challenging and creative puzzles
- 👍 Unique coding-based gameplay
- 🧠 Requires out-of-the-box thinking
- 🎨 Clean and minimalistic design
- 💡 Innovative concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with ads and level progression
- 🤔 Some puzzles require too much external knowledge
- 🤯 Extremely difficult at times
- 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance or hints
Bugs and requests
black (game)
Reported bugs
2 issues- Level 46 glitching
- Inability to update consent settings
Requested features
3 requests- More color-themed games (e.g. orange, purple, white)
- Option to skip levels
- Ability to reset game progress
Brain Code
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to close ads
- Level 24 equation puzzle not accepting correct answer
- Level 39 unbeatable on iPhones without back button
- Level 20 bug preventing progress
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Improved ad experience
- Walkthrough or solution guide
- Keyboard support improvements
In-app purchases
black (game)
- premium unlock$2.49
Brain Code
- pinch of tips$0.99
- handful of tips$1.99
- Platinum Pass$1.99
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- 2x handful of tips$2.99
- tip fan$4.99
- tip master$6.99
