# Blackbox vs Doodle Tanks Blitz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbox at 93% against Doodle Tanks Blitz's 15%. Blackbox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Doodle Tanks Blitz's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Tanks Blitz sells 7 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 109K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Blackbox's written reviews are positive against 15% of Doodle Tanks Blitz's.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Doodle Tanks Blitz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Doodle Tanks Blitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-tanks-blitz/id1077387604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [JoyBits Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Trivia, #64 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


### Doodle Tanks Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-tanks-blitz/id1077387604)

Design and build dozens of historically accurate World War II tanks and armored vehicles by combining artillery and other elements. This all-ages puzzle game offers a fun historical twist, allowing you to learn about the legends of tank design and the events that shaped history.

**Highlights:** Design and build WWII tanks, Combine elements to create vehicles, Learn about tank design legends, Historical events and context, Dozens of vehicles to engineer, Over 100 elements to combine

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter kit. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 energy. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bunde of 10000 energy. | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 energy. | $49.99 | one-time |
| Infinite energy. | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Doodle Tanks Blitz free?

Doodle Tanks Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Doodle Tanks Blitz?

Blackbox is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Doodle Tanks Blitz averages 2.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Doodle Tanks Blitz have ads?

Doodle Tanks Blitz shows ads; Blackbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Doodle Tanks Blitz?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Doodle Tanks Blitz fortnightly. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 19, 2026 and Doodle Tanks Blitz on October 14, 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.*