# Blackbox vs Brick Rage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbox at 93% against Brick Rage's 48%. Blackbox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (110K vs 31). Brick Rage's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Brick Rage 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 110K ratings behind it against 31, 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 48% of Brick Rage's.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Brick Rage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Brick Rage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (110K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-rage-not-for-the-weak-heart/id1080257114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [ChillyRoom Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341619086) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Trivia, #89 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


### Brick Rage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brick-rage-not-for-the-weak-heart/id1080257114)

Direct falling bricks into place by swiping to complete rows and demolish them before the wall crushes you. This addictive game requires focus and quick reflexes to succeed. Unlock special brick skins and record your gameplay to share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Swipe to direct bricks, Demolish rows, Avoid wall crush, Special brick skins, In-game recording, 3D Touch support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Matrix | $0.99 | one-time |
| Null | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bullet Rainbow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spell | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nuke | $0.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun
- 🚀 Smooth performance (when not lagging)
- 💡 Great concept
- ✨ Retro Tetris vibe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Severe lag with green blocks
- 📉 Unplayable due to lag
- 😵 Confusing controls
-  outdated build
- 💥 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Everyplay SDK build expired
- Game crashes on launch
- Lagging with green blocks
- Tutorial controls differ from actual gameplay
- Game freezes or runs at 1 FPS during special modes

**Requested features**

- Add new character updates
- Add more skins/filters
- Add special powers to unlockable packs
- Add Facebook integration for friend scores
- Add an IAP option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Brick Rage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Brick Rage?

Blackbox is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 110K ratings, while Brick Rage averages 3.8 from 31 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Brick Rage have ads?

Neither Blackbox nor Brick Rage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Brick Rage?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Brick Rage fortnightly. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on November 9, 2026 and Brick Rage on November 6, 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.*