Comparison

Blackbox vs Nimblit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blackbox

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
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So you think you understand this thing you’re holding? Think again. Stop tapping. Stop swiping. In fact, stop touching the screen at all. To crack Blackbox’s puzzles you’ll need to find solitude and stillness, climb mountains, call on friends, get in tune with the cosmos, and think outside the box. Minimalistic visual clues make for incredibly satisfying “Aha!” moments, while sonic interfaces provide an extra level of guidance and nuance that makes Blackbox accessible with or without vision. Thoughtful haptic feedback, Easter eggs on Easter eggs, and solutions that can’t be found beneath the glass of your screen redefine what a puzzle can be. You’ll never see your device the same way again. Think you’re clever? Prove it. (Blackbox is a living game under active development by Ryan McLeod. When not eating burritos or drinking coffee, he’s busy designing and developing new Blackbox challenges.) ■

About

Nimblit

Engage your mind with a collection of logic mini-games designed to enhance cognitive abilities and memory. Explore over 60 levels across various game mechanics, unlock achievements, and customize your experience with different themes.

Highlights
  • +6 Games with unique mechanics
  • +60 Levels for hours of play
  • Educational game design
  • Game Center achievements
  • Friend challenges
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Get ready for a fun challenge! Nimblit is a collection of logic mini-games designed to stimulate your mind, memory, and cognitive power while developing your skills like never before. What are you waiting for? ◆ +6 Games, +60 Levels: plenty of new games with different mechanics and surprises to keep you entertained for hours. ◆ Develop While You Play: each game is designed with a unique educational purpose, so you can enjoy while you learn. ◆ Unlock Achievements in Game Center: conquer challenges, earn rewards, and unlock achievements as you progress through the game. You can even challenge your friends! ◆ Customize the App: choose your favorite theme to tailor the gaming experience to your preferences.

Screenshots

Blackbox4 screens
Nimblit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blackbox at none against Nimblit's shown. Blackbox also leads on chart position (#32 vs unranked). Nimblit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nimblit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Nimblit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blackbox versus Nimblit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackboxNimblit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShapes and Stories LLCAntonio Jose Martinez Sanchez

Customer experience

Blackbox

All ratings109,239 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews4,734 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.9%

Nimblit

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blackbox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Hints not working as expected
  • Progress reset after app update

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Nimblit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blackbox

One-time10
  • Tiny Hint Pack$1.19
  • Small Hint Pack$2.39
  • Erudite Pack$2.99
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  • Push Pack$2.99
  • Coffee for Ryan$4.49
  • Basic Pack$4.99
  • Medium Hint Pack$5.00
  • All Knowing Pack$7.99
  • Large Hint Pack$10.00
  • Extra Large Hint Pack$20.00
3 purchases

Nimblit

One-time3
  • Nimblit Premium$0.99
  • Nimblit Premium$1.99
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Blackbox free?
Blackbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nimblit free?
Nimblit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blackbox or Nimblit have ads?
Nimblit shows ads; Blackbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Nimblit?
Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Nimblit every 4 days. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nimblit on October 15, 2026.

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