# Blank Black Screen vs ShiftLedger

The clearest difference is rating: ShiftLedger at 5.0 against Blank Black Screen's 4.6. ShiftLedger also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Blank Black Screen's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blank Black Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ShiftLedger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftLedger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blank Black Screen has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Blank Black Screen ships an update every 3 days, ShiftLedger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blank Black Screen | ShiftLedger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-black-screen/id6736843475/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftledger-overtime-tracker/id6812492245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morten Punnerud](https://appshunter.io/developer/969844397) | [Alan Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809237874) |

## What reviewers say

### Blank Black Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-black-screen/id6736843475)

Enjoy videos without interruptions and save battery life. This app allows you to play videos and music with the screen locked, perfect for pocket use. Customize your viewing experience with a dimmable screen and adjustable clock.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free full-screen viewing, Power-saving screen dimming, Customizable clock display, Quick start and exit, Automatic settings memory, Picture-in-picture support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced features monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Advanced features yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| One-time all advanced features | $19.99 | one-time |


### ShiftLedger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftledger-overtime-tracker/id6812492245)

Easily track your work hours, understand overtime pay, and analyze your earnings. Designed for irregular schedules, it helps you see where your time goes and identify your most valuable shifts.

**Highlights:** Track scheduled vs. actual work times, Configure custom pay profiles, Estimate overtime earnings, Analyze overtime trends, Export shift records and summaries, Local-first privacy with no ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blank Black Screen free?

Blank Black Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShiftLedger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blank Black Screen or ShiftLedger?

ShiftLedger is rated higher. Blank Black Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ShiftLedger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blank Black Screen or ShiftLedger have ads?

Neither Blank Black Screen nor ShiftLedger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blank Black Screen or ShiftLedger?

Blank Black Screen ships an update every 3 days, and ShiftLedger every 2 days. Most recently, Blank Black Screen was updated on November 8, 2026 and ShiftLedger on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*