Comparison

BlackOut vs Mind Over Tap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlackOut

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
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BlackOut is a modern adaptation of the classic tapping game we all loved as kids. It is the perfect game to play during boring meetings or lectures and can be played completely without looking at the screen. In fact, the screen does not even appear to be on! Download now and give it a try! Can you reach 100?

About

Mind Over Tap

Features
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Game Description The Ultimate Test of Patience! Think you have what it takes to do nothing? Waiting Game is a deceptively simple challenge: open the app, wait, and try not to touch your screen. The longer you wait, the higher your Patience Score—but can you resist temptation? How It Works: Open the app. Do absolutely nothing. If you touch the screen, you lose. Earn hilarious achievements based on how long you last! Can you become a Zen Master, or will you give up in seconds? Test your willpower, train your patience, and maybe even discover a little mindfulness along the way. Features: Random motivational (or discouraging) messages to keep you engaged… or distracted. A Leaderboard to prove you’re the most patient person alive. Achievements ranging from "Instant Gratification Enthusiast" to "Are You an AI?!". No ads, no distractions—just pure, agonizing waiting! Can you make it to Eternity Seeker status? Or will your finger betray you? Find out in Waiting Game—the game where doing nothing is everything! Download now and start… waiting.

Screenshots

BlackOut4 screens
Mind Over Tap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mind Over Tap at every 2 days against BlackOut's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackOut ships an update every 5 days, Mind Over Tap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
BlackOut versus Mind Over Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackOutMind Over Tap
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB119 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNorthSoft HBSpice IT Global AB

In-app purchases

None

BlackOut

No in-app purchases

None

Mind Over Tap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlackOut free?
BlackOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mind Over Tap free?
Mind Over Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlackOut or Mind Over Tap have ads?
Neither BlackOut nor Mind Over Tap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlackOut or Mind Over Tap?
BlackOut ships an update every 5 days, and Mind Over Tap every 2 days. Most recently, BlackOut was updated on October 27, 2026 and Mind Over Tap on October 25, 2026.

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