Comparison

BlackOut vs Water Simulator

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

Water Simulator

Experience realistic fluid physics with particle simulation. Tap to create streams, tilt your device to control gravity, and explore various fluid types. Offers a relaxing and immersive visual experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic fluid physics simulation
  • Touch interaction for particle spawning
  • Gyroscope control for gravity direction
  • Multiple fluid presets (water, honey, oil, mercury, lava)
  • Haptic feedback for particle interaction
  • Real-time FPS display
Features
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Turn your screen into a little fluid playground. Tap to create water particles and watch them gather, flow, splash, and bounce through a touch-responsive physics simulation. POUR, WATCH, EXPERIMENT Start with the basic water simulation and 50 particles. Touch the screen to add a stream, watch how particles interact, and clear the scene when you want to begin again. Haptic feedback and an FPS readout add another layer to the experience. CHANGE THE WAY LIQUID MOVES An optional Pro subscription unlocks gyroscope gravity controls, additional fluid presets, and physics customization. Try water, honey, oil, mercury, or lava-inspired settings, then adjust available color, viscosity, surface tension, bounce, and particle-size controls. • Tilt your device to change gravity with Pro • Compare the feel of thick and thin simulated liquids • Try different particle colors and sizes • Change the physics and observe the result • Use the sandbox at your own pace, without scores or deadlines FREE AND PRO Basic water and the 50-particle tier are free to try. Pro removes the free-tier particle cap and unlocks the listed customization features; practical performance still depends on your device and simulation settings. Plans and local pricing appear before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account settings. A sensory toy for curious hands and a quiet pause. The named presets are simulated particle behaviors, not actual liquids or a laboratory measurement tool. No claim is made to diagnose or treat ADHD, anxiety, or any other condition. Privacy: https://apple.caserlegal.com/privacy.html Terms: https://apple.caserlegal.com/terms.html Support: https://apple.caserlegal.com/support.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BlackOut4 screens
Water Simulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Water Simulator at 3.0 against BlackOut's 1.0. BlackOut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Water Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. BlackOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Water Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackOut ships an update every 5 days, Water Simulator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BlackOut versus Water Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackOutWater Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNorthSoft HBAdam Doherty

In-app purchases

None

BlackOut

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Water Simulator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.297 Days
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is BlackOut free?
BlackOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Water Simulator free?
Water Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlackOut or Water Simulator?
Water Simulator is rated higher. BlackOut averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Water Simulator averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BlackOut or Water Simulator have ads?
Neither BlackOut nor Water Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlackOut or Water Simulator?
BlackOut ships an update every 5 days, and Water Simulator every 6 days. Most recently, BlackOut was updated on November 4, 2026 and Water Simulator on November 5, 2026.

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