# Blackbox vs Clever cubed

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbox at 93% against Clever cubed's 23%. Blackbox also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.8). Clever cubed's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Blackbox is free to download; Clever cubed costs $3.99 up front. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Clever cubed 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 3.8. 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 point the same way: 93% of Blackbox's written reviews are positive against 23% of Clever cubed's.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Clever cubed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Clever cubed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-cubed/id1513812015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #37 |
| Size | 209 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [BrettspielWelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Trivia, #78 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


### Clever cubed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever-cubed/id1513812015)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate challenge in this dice-rolling puzzle game. Master new strategic options with five new dice categories, a number joker, and advanced betting mechanics. Compete globally for high scores and unlock new achievements.

**Highlights:** Five new dice categories, Number joker for strategic options, Advanced dice betting mechanics, 18 new achievements, Weekly global highscore lists

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clever Cubed - Challenge 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Clever cubed free?

Clever cubed costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Clever cubed?

Blackbox is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Clever cubed averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Clever cubed have ads?

Neither Blackbox nor Clever cubed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Clever cubed?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Clever cubed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 1, 2026 and Clever cubed on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blackbox or Clever cubed?

Blackbox currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Clever cubed at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*