# black (game) vs BlockRiser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlockRiser at none against black (game)'s 1. BlockRiser also leads on ads (none vs shown). black (game)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | black (game) | BlockRiser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-game/id1436603305/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **548** | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) | [Hida Kazuhiko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854670162) |

## 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


### BlockRiser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockriser/id6760602826)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is black (game) free?

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

### Is BlockRiser free?

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

### Do black (game) or BlockRiser have ads?

black (game) shows ads; BlockRiser does not.

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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.*