Comparison

Blackbox vs PixelPick

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

PixelPick

Features
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PixelPick is a fast-paced, color-matching puzzle game that puts your eyes to the ultimate test. How to Play: • Spot the exact target color from a grid of 9 nearly identical shades. The catch? You only have a few seconds, and the colors get trickier with each level! Why You'll Love It: • Fast, one-tap gameplay • Brain-training for your visual perception • Clean, vibrant design • Endless levels with increasing difficulty • Perfect for quick play sessions or deep focus challenges • Perfect for all ages — kids, adults, and seniors alike • Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle pro, PixelPick will keep you hooked as you chase precision and speed. Can you master every hue? Train your brain in short bursts or dive deep for hours of mind-bending fun. Share your scores with friends and compete on leaderboards. Download PixelPick now and see how sharp your eyes really are!

Screenshots

Blackbox4 screens
PixelPick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixelPick at none against Blackbox's 10. PixelPick also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Blackbox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PixelPick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, PixelPick daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Blackbox versus PixelPick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackboxPixelPick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings109K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapes and Stories LLCDaniyal Shafiq

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

PixelPick

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
None

PixelPick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackbox free?
Blackbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelPick free?
PixelPick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blackbox or PixelPick have ads?
PixelPick shows ads; Blackbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Blackbox or PixelPick?
Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and PixelPick daily. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and PixelPick on October 2, 2026.

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