# BlackOut vs Halfsies!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlackOut at none against Halfsies!'s 1. BlackOut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halfsies! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. BlackOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

BlackOut ships an update every 5 days, Halfsies! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackOut | Halfsies! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsies/id6789426613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NorthSoft HB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691511281) | [Salivation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/925219633) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackOut

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Halfsies!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsies/id6789426613)

Test your precision by slicing objects perfectly in half each day. Compete on global leaderboards and practice your skills in various challenging modes. Share your results and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Daily slicing challenges, Multiple game modes, Global leaderboards, Practice mode, Shareable results, Subscription for ad removal

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfsies Gold | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackOut free?

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

### Is Halfsies! free?

Halfsies! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BlackOut or Halfsies! have ads?

Halfsies! shows ads; BlackOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlackOut or Halfsies!?

BlackOut ships an update every 5 days, and Halfsies! every 4 days. Most recently, BlackOut was updated on October 20, 2026 and Halfsies! on October 15, 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.*