# Blackbox vs Queue Companion

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Queue Companion at none against Blackbox's 10. Queue Companion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Blackbox's advantage is ratings volume (109K vs 9) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Queue Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Queue Companion 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 9, 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 100% of Queue Companion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Queue Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-companion/id6757461385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [Sam Bender](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867122442) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #35 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


### Queue Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-companion/id6757461385)

A collection of free, ad-free party games for groups of 2-16 players. Test knowledge, learn about friends, and have fun while waiting in line or on long trips. Features a variety of engaging game modes.

**Highlights:** Pass-and-play party games, Suitable for 2-16 players, Variety of game modes, Test knowledge and learn about friends, Free to play, No ads or in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Queue Companion free?

Queue Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Queue Companion?

Queue Companion is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Queue Companion averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Queue Companion have ads?

Neither Blackbox nor Queue Companion shows ads.

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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.*