# 1 Chance vs Blackbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbox at 93% against 1 Chance's 0%. Blackbox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 88 months) and ratings volume (110K vs 1). 1 Chance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 1 Chance asks for nothing beyond the download.

1 Chance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 110K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of 1 Chance's written reviews are positive against 93% of Blackbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

1 Chance ships an update every 88 months, Blackbox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Chance | Blackbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-chance/id318725433/reviews)** | [4.8 (110K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **110K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 88 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 4 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Aleksejs Voloviks](https://appshunter.io/developer/316367204) | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Chance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-chance/id318725433)

Test your quick thinking and decision-making skills in this fast-paced game. Match colored balls by dropping them into the correct zones before they fall. Utilize bombs to clear obstacles and aim for higher difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Quick decision-making challenges, Color ball matching, Strategic bomb usage, Increasing difficulty levels, Vertical and horizontal matching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Trivia, #83 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 1 Chance free?

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

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1 Chance or Blackbox?

1 Chance is rated higher. 1 Chance averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blackbox averages 4.8 from 110K ratings.

### Do 1 Chance or Blackbox have ads?

Neither 1 Chance nor Blackbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1 Chance or Blackbox?

1 Chance ships an update every 88 months, and Blackbox every 9 days. Most recently, 1 Chance was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blackbox on November 8, 2026.

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