# Blackbar vs Logic Grid Puzzles

The clearest difference is price: Logic Grid Puzzles at Free against Blackbar's $2.99. Logic Grid Puzzles also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Blackbar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Logic Grid Puzzles is free to download; Blackbar costs $2.99 up front. Logic Grid Puzzles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Blackbar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Logic Grid Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Grid Puzzles has 39K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Blackbar's written reviews are positive against 85% of Logic Grid Puzzles's.

Blackbar ships an update every 7 months, Logic Grid Puzzles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbar | Logic Grid Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbar/id672002602/reviews) | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #129 |
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mrgan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320710721) | [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbar/id672002602)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Experience a sci-fi narrative of a dystopian future through engaging word puzzles. This text-based game uses a unique censorship mechanic to challenge players, offering a blend of frustration and intellectual satisfaction.

**Highlights:** Text-based sci-fi story, Word puzzle gameplay, Unique censorship mechanic, Dystopian future narrative, Challenging and thought-provoking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Clever and unique gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and thought-provoking story
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles and word games

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Too short for the price
- 🤯 Some puzzles too obscure or difficult
- 🐛 Bugs and compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inability to progress past initial screen

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay and expanded story
- More levels or chapters
- Hints or clues for difficult puzzles


### Logic Grid Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Word, #156 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a collection of unique logic grid puzzles. Progress from beginner to master with increasing difficulty and multiple grid sizes. Utilize smart hints, auto-X, and multi-level undo to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** 100 unique logic puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Multiple puzzle sizes, Unlimited smart hints, Auto-X for faster entry, Multi-level undo, Error checking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Puzzles Per Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Vol 1, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 2, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 3, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 4, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 5, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 6, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 7, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 8, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 9, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hints
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional puzzle clues that don't make sense
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 🐛 Repeated puzzles in purchased packs
- 💡 Need for a 'clear all completed' option
- 💡 Desire for more puzzle variety and topics

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle grid freezing/scaling issues on smaller screens
- Incorrect puzzle solutions or clues

**Requested features**

- Option to show timer and 'expert' time for each puzzle
- Ability to mark 'maybe' options in the grid
- Customizable grid display (e.g. color-coded rows/columns)
- Puzzle pack options sorted by difficulty level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbar free?

Blackbar costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Logic Grid Puzzles free?

Logic Grid Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbar or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Logic Grid Puzzles is rated higher. Blackbar averages 3.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Logic Grid Puzzles averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do Blackbar or Logic Grid Puzzles have ads?

Neither Blackbar nor Logic Grid Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbar or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Blackbar ships an update every 7 months, and Logic Grid Puzzles fortnightly. Most recently, Blackbar was updated on October 11, 2026 and Logic Grid Puzzles on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blackbar or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Blackbar currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Logic Grid Puzzles at #129. 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.*