# Stop the Box!! vs BlackOut

The clearest difference is rating: Stop the Box!! at 4.9 against BlackOut's 1.0. Stop the Box!! also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). BlackOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop the Box!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BlackOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stop the Box!! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop the Box!! has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stop the Box!! ships an update every 5 weeks, BlackOut every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop the Box!! | BlackOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-box/id6473290037/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-game/id6480478711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Galarza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021639965) | [NorthSoft HB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691511281) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop the Box!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-box/id6473290037)

A challenging game designed to test your focus and reflexes. It offers simple gameplay that is difficult to master, providing an engaging experience for players seeking a mental workout.

**Highlights:** Focus testing, Reflex challenges, Easy to learn gameplay, Difficult to master, Engaging experience

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### BlackOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-game/id6480478711)

A modern take on a classic tapping game, designed for distraction-free play. It's perfect for passing time during dull moments, playable entirely without looking at the screen.

**Highlights:** Classic tapping gameplay, Playable without looking, Screen appears off, Distraction-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop the Box!! free?

Stop the Box!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlackOut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop the Box!! or BlackOut?

Stop the Box!! is rated higher. Stop the Box!! averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while BlackOut averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stop the Box!! or BlackOut have ads?

Stop the Box!! shows ads; BlackOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop the Box!! or BlackOut?

Stop the Box!! ships an update every 5 weeks, and BlackOut every 5 days. Most recently, Stop the Box!! was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlackOut on October 27, 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.*