# Two Dots vs Blackbox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbox at 93% against Two Dots's 24%. Blackbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Two Dots sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173K and 109K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Two Dots's written reviews are positive against 93% of Blackbox's.

Two Dots ships an update weekly, Blackbox every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Two Dots | Blackbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (173K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264/reviews) | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173K** | 109K |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #27 |
| Size | 586 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playdots, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948362568) | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) |

## What reviewers say

### Two Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-dots-connect-the-colors/id880178264)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Board, #81 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #98 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Connect dots of the same color to solve puzzles and collect treasures. Embark on an interdimensional adventure through thousands of levels, enjoying relaxing music and brain-teasing challenges. Play solo or connect with friends for a fun, family-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** Connect dots in lines or squares, Thousands of brain-teasing levels, Collect treasures and trophies, Multiple game modes (Scavenger Hunt, Flip, Treasure Hunt), Relaxing music and minimalist art, Connect with friends, Colorblind mode

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lives Refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up + 5 Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up: 5 Moves +1 Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Up: 5 Moves + Ice Cracker | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M | $5.99 | one-time |
| Currency Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and calming visuals
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating gameplay
- 🎨 Innovative and creative level designs
- 🎶 Relaxing and enjoyable soundtrack
- 👍 Possible to progress without in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔍 Overwhelming number of features and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Levels becoming increasingly difficult and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent daily reward system
- Booster boxes not working as intended
- Levels not registering as completed
- Inability to replay purchased scavenger hunt levels
- Freezing and crashing issues when watching ads

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn in-game currency without paying
- Option to purchase a one-time ad-free version
- Separate app for the scavenger hunt mini-game
- Improved level progression and difficulty scaling
- Ability to pause or save progress on the daily unlimited lives


### Blackbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Trivia, #82 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

This puzzle game challenges you to solve intricate problems without touching the screen. It utilizes minimalistic visual cues, sonic interfaces, and haptic feedback to guide you through unique challenges that require thinking outside the box. Discover a new way to interact with your device and prove your cleverness.

**Highlights:** Touchless gameplay, Minimalistic visual clues, Sonic interfaces, Haptic feedback, External puzzle solving, Easter eggs

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Hint Pack | $1.19 | one-time |
| Small Hint Pack | $2.39 | one-time |
| Erudite Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Push Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Ryan | $4.49 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Hint Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| All Knowing Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Hint Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Extra Large Hint Pack | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 🤔 Challenges users to think outside the box
- 😄 Humorous and witty comments
- 🔑 Utilizes phone features in innovative ways

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely challenging puzzles
- 💰 Expensive for additional content
- 🤖 Concerns about app accessing device permissions
- 🚗 Puzzles requiring travel/location are inaccessible for some

**Reported bugs**

- Hints not working as expected
- Progress reset after app update

**Requested features**

- Add ability to earn hint credits through watching ads
- Include more free puzzles
- Improve accessibility for users with limited mobility
- Provide better guidance and instructions for puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Two Dots free?

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

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Two Dots or Blackbox?

Blackbox is rated higher. Two Dots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 173K ratings, while Blackbox averages 4.8 from 109K ratings.

### Do Two Dots or Blackbox have ads?

Two Dots shows ads; Blackbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Two Dots or Blackbox?

Two Dots ships an update weekly, and Blackbox every 9 days. Most recently, Two Dots was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blackbox on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Two Dots or Blackbox?

Two Dots currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Blackbox at #27. 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.*