# Blackbox vs green (game)

The clearest difference is ads: Blackbox at none against green (game)'s shown. Blackbox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (109K vs 712). green (game)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, 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 green (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 109K ratings behind it against 712, 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 89% of green (game)'s.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, green (game) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | green (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** | [4.6 (712 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-game/id1502106711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 712 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [Bart BONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/568141787) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Trivia, #84 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


### green (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-game/id1502106711)

This is a logic puzzle game where players must find a way to make the entire screen green. It features 50 unique levels, each with its own distinct puzzle mechanic. Hints are available to assist players who get stuck.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Screen-based color challenges, Level-specific mechanics, Hint system available, Ad-free hint experience

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium unlock | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍀 Green
- 👍 Enjoyable & Challenging
- 🎨 Very green
- 🎨 Awesome
- 🎨 Dude is diabolical!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 23 not working
- 🤔 It's OK has an air of something about it I can't put my finger on
- 🤔 How do you pass level 5
- 🐛 Level 20 IS IMPOSSIBLE
- 🤔 can't play because of flashing

**Reported bugs**

- Level 23 not working
- Level 47 won't work but ts is peak
- Level 23 , managed to arrange them in the 4 orientations but still didnt complete the level
- Level 23 is broken, i've clicked the bubbles in the correct order ( G-R-E-E-N) and they keep falling
- Level 41's answers doesn't correlate to the clues given

**Requested features**

- Update this game please
- Please help with level 20
- Please make level 20 easier?
- Please fix level 23
- Please make more levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is green (game) free?

green (game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or green (game)?

Blackbox is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while green (game) averages 4.6 from 712 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or green (game) have ads?

green (game) shows ads; Blackbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or green (game)?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and green (game) every 3 months. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and green (game) on September 24, 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.*