# Blackbox vs Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge

The clearest difference is ads: Blackbox at none against Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge's shown. Blackbox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 109K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Blackbox's written reviews are positive against 67% of Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-reflex-speed-challenge/id1334676560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [Uladzislau Nasonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197993803) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Trivia, #73 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


### Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-reflex-speed-challenge/id1334676560)

Train your reaction and speed in this fast-paced arcade game. Tap glowing buttons as quickly as possible to beat your best score, friends, and players worldwide. Offers multiple game modes for endless brain and reflex training.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Multiple game modes, Compete with friends, Unlock new styles, Brain and reflex training, Quick sessions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donut theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| Neon theme | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge free?

Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge?

Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge have ads?

Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge shows ads; Blackbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 19, 2026 and Buttons Reflex Speed Challenge on September 21, 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.*