# black (game) vs Not Not 2

black (game) and Not Not 2 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of black (game)'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Not Not 2's. black (game) also leads on ratings volume (549 vs 81). Not Not 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. black (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Not Not 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for black (game) against 4.7 for Not Not 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: black (game) has 549 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of black (game)'s written reviews are positive against 51% of Not Not 2's.

black (game) ships an update every 3 months, Not Not 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | black (game) | Not Not 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305/reviews)** | [4.7 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-not-2-a-brain-challenge/id1575206039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Alternative Shift](https://appshunter.io/developer/394617049) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Not Not 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-not-2-a-brain-challenge/id1575206039)

Engage your mind with a brain-training puzzle game that challenges your orientation, logic, and color perception. Solve increasingly complex puzzles, compete in daily challenges, and unlock collectibles to enhance your cognitive skills in this fun and addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Orientation, logic, and color puzzles, New game modes and levels, Daily challenges and leaderboards, Unlockable collectibles, Progress statistics, Color blind accessibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is black (game) free?

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

### Is Not Not 2 free?

Not Not 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, black (game) or Not Not 2?

black (game) is rated higher. black (game) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Not Not 2 averages 4.7 from 81 ratings.

### Do black (game) or Not Not 2 have ads?

Both black (game) and Not Not 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, black (game) or Not Not 2?

black (game) ships an update every 3 months, and Not Not 2 every 2 weeks. Most recently, black (game) was updated on November 11, 2026 and Not Not 2 on November 7, 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.*