# Blackbox vs orange (game)

The clearest difference is ads: Blackbox at none against orange (game)'s shown. Blackbox also leads on ratings volume (109K vs 405) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). orange (game)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and orange (game) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Blackbox against 4.7 for orange (game). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackbox has 109K ratings behind it against 405, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Blackbox's written reviews are positive against 94% of orange (game)'s.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, orange (game) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | orange (game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews)** | [4.7 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange-game/id1668760195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 405 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 22 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:** #31 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


### orange (game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange-game/id1668760195)

Solve 50 unique logic puzzles by making the entire screen orange. This color-based puzzle game offers a new challenge with each level, building on a popular series. Hints are available to help you progress through the conundrums.

**Highlights:** 50 unique logic puzzles, Color-based challenges, Hint system available, Part of a puzzle game series, Multiple hints per level

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🧡 Excellent game design
- 🎨 Appealing color theme
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 👍 Intuitive and engaging puzzles
- 🤔 Challenges the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Some puzzles can be confusing
- 🙏 Hints not always helpful
- 🕰️ Game feels a bit short

**Reported bugs**

- Hint function not working for some
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and colors
- Ability to save progress
- Tilt/motion controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is orange (game) free?

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

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

Blackbox is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while orange (game) averages 4.7 from 405 ratings.

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

orange (game) shows ads; Blackbox does not.

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

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and orange (game) monthly. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and orange (game) on September 23, 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.*