# Potion Permit vs Black Border 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Potion Permit at 40% against Black Border 3's 0%. Potion Permit also leads on ratings volume (548 vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Black Border 3's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Potion Permit costs $6.99 and Black Border 3 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Black Border 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Potion Permit has 548 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Potion Permit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Black Border 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Potion Permit ships an update every 3 weeks, Black Border 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potion Permit | Black Border 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-3-premium/id6754841175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **548** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **40.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #126 | **#104** |
| Size | 477 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [MONTE CERVINO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611381548) |

## What reviewers say

### Potion Permit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Step into the role of a chemist tasked with healing a town that distrusts modern medicine. Diagnose illnesses, gather ingredients, and brew potions to cure the townsfolk. Build relationships, upgrade the town, and live the life of an apothecary in a charming, colorful world.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and cure illnesses, Gather ingredients and brew potions, Upgrade buildings and expand areas, Build relationships with townsfolk, Find love with a sweetheart, Team up with a loyal dog

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great atmosphere and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Enjoyable story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 UI/UX problems on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Lack of frequent autosave

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit certain menus
- Fishing mini-game not functioning properly
- Potion quests not triggering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for player character
- Implement a manual save feature
- Improve performance and reduce crashes


### Black Border 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-3-premium/id6754841175)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Step into the role of a Customs Officer at night in this intense police simulator. Use a tactical flashlight, engage in interactive dialogue, and manage live radio calls to outsmart smugglers and protect the nation. Earn medals for upgrades and make moral choices that lead to multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Tactical flashlight for night vision, Interactive dialogue with branching choices, Live radio calls for intel and orders, Advanced perk system for upgrades, Professional voice acting for characters, Supply shop for tactical consumables, High-stakes jackpot mini-game, Moral choices with multiple endings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potion Permit free?

Potion Permit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Border 3 free?

Black Border 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Potion Permit or Black Border 3?

Black Border 3 is rated higher. Potion Permit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Black Border 3 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Potion Permit or Black Border 3 have ads?

Neither Potion Permit nor Black Border 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Potion Permit or Black Border 3?

Potion Permit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Black Border 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Potion Permit was updated on October 22, 2026 and Black Border 3 on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Potion Permit or Black Border 3?

Potion Permit currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Black Border 3 at #104. 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.*