# Robot Bros. vs Blackbox

The clearest difference is rating: Blackbox at 4.8 against Robot Bros.'s 4.1. Blackbox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 64%). Robot Bros.'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robot Bros. sells 4 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.

Blackbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 109K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Robot Bros.'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Blackbox's.

Robot Bros. ships an update every 4 months, Blackbox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot Bros. | Blackbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-bros/id466091040/reviews) | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 99 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [108km Tech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/331009609) | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) |

## What reviewers say

### Robot Bros.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-bros/id466091040)

Control a team of unique robots to solve challenging 3D puzzles. Utilize their special abilities and cooperative actions to overcome obstacles and progress through numerous levels. Experience a blend of puzzle-solving and action in a visually stunning sci-fi world.

**Highlights:** Cooperative puzzle-solving gameplay, 7 distinct robots with unique skills, 90 challenging levels, Sci-fi 3D visuals, Awesome sound effects

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All ADs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Advance Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Basic Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Level Package | $1.99 | one-time |


### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Trivia, #76 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 Robot Bros. free?

Robot Bros. 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, Robot Bros. or Blackbox?

Blackbox is rated higher. Robot Bros. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Blackbox averages 4.8 from 109K ratings.

### Do Robot Bros. or Blackbox have ads?

Neither Robot Bros. nor Blackbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Robot Bros. or Blackbox?

Robot Bros. ships an update every 4 months, and Blackbox every 9 days. Most recently, Robot Bros. was updated on October 5, 2026 and Blackbox on October 14, 2026.

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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.*