Comparison

Blackout vs Square Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blackout

This memory puzzle game challenges your visual concentration by requiring you to remember and replicate patterns. With over 100 levels and various game modes, it offers a fun way to train your brain and memory skills.

Highlights
  • Over 100 levels
  • Multiple game modes
  • Trains brain and memory
  • Increases visual concentration
  • Daily rewards
  • Pattern memorization gameplay
Features
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It's both easy and hard. And it trains your visual concentration! You're going to love this memory puzzle game! Blackout is a super fun memory puzzle game where you need to remember a pattern before the shadow comes. The game contains many different playing modes. Some levels are just basic colors, some levels you need to tap the tiles in the correct color order and some levels rotate before you can start tapping. And there are even more modes! Since Blackout contains more than 100 levels, there will definitely be tons of fun solving the different memory puzzles. If you're looking for a relaxing game which also helps you increase your memory and concentration skills, look no further. Blackout - memory game will be the perfect game for you! Game features: -Over 100 levels. And more are coming! -Trains your brain and memory -Many different game modes -Increase your visual concentration -Free to play -Come back every day for a daily reward FAQ How to play Blackout? When you start a level you will see a pattern of colored tiles. After a couple of seconds, all of the tiles will be dark. Now you need to remember what the pattern looked like and tap the tiles according to the objective. How many levels does Blackout have? Currently, there are 105 levels. We continue to improve the game continuously, as well as adding more levels. Will the progress be saved? Of course. Close the game and come back whenever you want. Is the whole game free? Blackout is free to download and play. However, you've only got five lives. If you make five mistakes and have zero lives left, you can either wait up to 20 minutes or pay 10 coins to refill. There is also a Flash that gives you a quick glance at the pattern. You'll receive three of these when you start the game. More of these can also be bought for more in-game coins.

About

Square Rush

Features
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Squares is the game where you have to get your fingers ready for the ultimate gaming experience. While it’s easy to learn, it's hard to master. Tap and swipe the squares, complete levels, challenge your friends and much more. It does not matter if you are a professional or a beginner, Squares is for anyone to enjoy. With 3 different game modes, 6 different type of squares and lots of skins and themes, every level will be a fun challenge.

Screenshots

Blackout1 screens
Square Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Blackout at 8.0 against Square Rush's 14.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blackout sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Square Rush sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackout ships an update every 21 months, Square Rush every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Blackout versus Square Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackoutSquare Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 19 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStein Ove HelsetAlexandru Vasiliu

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blackout

One-time6
  • 10 coins$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • 20 coins$1.99
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  • 50 coins$3.99
  • 100 coins$7.99
  • 300 coins$18.99
4 purchases

Square Rush

One-time4
  • 500 gold$0.99
  • 1250 gold$1.99
  • 2000 gold$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Blackout free?
Blackout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Square Rush free?
Square Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blackout or Square Rush have ads?
Neither Blackout nor Square Rush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackout or Square Rush?
Blackout ships an update every 21 months, and Square Rush every 19 months. Most recently, Blackout was updated on November 2, 2026 and Square Rush on November 7, 2026.

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