# Unblock Me vs Blackbox

The clearest difference is ads: Blackbox at none against Unblock Me's shown. Blackbox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 84%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unblock Me sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Unblock Me against 4.8 for Blackbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 109K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Unblock Me's written reviews are positive against 93% of Blackbox's.

Unblock Me ships an update every 2 months, Blackbox every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unblock Me | Blackbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblock-me/id315019111/reviews) | [4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40K | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#37** |
| Size | 199 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiragames Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315019114) | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) |

## What reviewers say

### Unblock Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblock-me/id315019111)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to slide blocks and free the red block. With over 18,000 puzzles and multiple modes, it offers a relaxing yet intellectually stimulating experience for all ages. Play offline and enjoy daily rewards and free themes.

**Highlights:** Over 18,000 puzzles, Relax and Challenge modes, Daily rewards and free hints, Free seasonal and festive themes, Offline play supported, Easy game tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads From Unblock Me | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 299 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 499 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 120 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Classic Unblock Me Hints | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🌟 Addictive and enjoyable
- 🧩 Variety of puzzle difficulties

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads and interruptions
- 🤯 Frustrating ad experience
- 🕹️ Puzzles become too easy over time
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to exit ads or return to game
- Inconsistent ad behavior across updates

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzle levels
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Customizable themes and backgrounds
- Leaderboards and competitive features
- Ability to save/restore progress across devices


### Blackbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Trivia, #77 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This puzzle game challenges you to solve intricate problems without touching the screen. It utilizes minimalistic visual cues, sonic interfaces, and haptic feedback to guide you through unique challenges that require thinking outside the box. Discover a new way to interact with your device and prove your cleverness.

**Highlights:** Touchless gameplay, Minimalistic visual clues, Sonic interfaces, Haptic feedback, External puzzle solving, Easter eggs

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Hint Pack | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Hint Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| Erudite Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Push Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Ryan | $4.49 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hint Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| All Knowing Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Hint Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Extra Large Hint Pack | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 🤔 Challenges users to think outside the box
- 😄 Humorous and witty comments
- 🔑 Utilizes phone features in innovative ways

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely challenging puzzles
- 💰 Expensive for additional content
- 🤖 Concerns about app accessing device permissions
- 🚗 Puzzles requiring travel/location are inaccessible for some

**Reported bugs**

- Hints not working as expected
- Progress reset after app update

**Requested features**

- Add ability to earn hint credits through watching ads
- Include more free puzzles
- Improve accessibility for users with limited mobility
- Provide better guidance and instructions for puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unblock Me free?

Unblock Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blackbox free?

Blackbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unblock Me or Blackbox?

Unblock Me and Blackbox are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40K and 109K ratings respectively.

### Do Unblock Me or Blackbox have ads?

Unblock Me shows ads; Blackbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unblock Me or Blackbox?

Unblock Me ships an update every 2 months, and Blackbox every 9 days. Most recently, Unblock Me was updated on September 27, 2026 and Blackbox on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Unblock Me or Blackbox?

Unblock Me currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Blackbox at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*