Comparison

Blackout vs Sequence

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

Sequence

Test your memory by tapping numbered tiles in the correct order. Choose from various difficulty levels, grid sizes, and game modes to challenge yourself. See how long you can last in the infinite mode.

Highlights
  • Memorize numbered tile sequences
  • Tap tiles in correct order
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Variable grid sizes
  • Sequential number mode
  • Non-sequential number mode
  • Multiples of 2 mode
  • Infinite mode
Features
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Sequence is a memory game where you memorize a numbered sequence of tiles, and then tap the correct tiles in the correct order to complete the board. Multiple difficulty levels, grid sizes, and game modes give all players something to challenge them. Unlock infinite mode to see how long you can last! Game modes include: * Sequential numbers (ex: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) * Non-Sequential numbers (ex: 3, 7, 12, 13, 16) * Multiples of 2 (ex: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Screenshots

Blackout1 screens
Sequence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sequence at every 3 months against Blackout's every 21 months. Blackout's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Sequence sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blackout against 5.0 for Sequence. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackout ships an update every 21 months, Sequence every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Blackout versus Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackoutSequence
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStein Ove HelsetDustin Wiens

Customer experience

Blackout

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sequence

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blackout

One-time6
  • 10 coins$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • 20 coins$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 50 coins$3.99
  • 100 coins$7.99
  • 300 coins$18.99
2 purchases

Sequence

One-time2
  • Non-Consecutive Game$0.99
  • Multiples of 2$0.99

Questions

Is Blackout free?
Blackout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blackout or Sequence?
Blackout and Sequence are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Blackout or Sequence have ads?
Neither Blackout nor Sequence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackout or Sequence?
Blackout ships an update every 21 months, and Sequence every 3 months. Most recently, Blackout was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sequence on October 9, 2026.

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