Comparison

Blackbox vs Year Guessr

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

Year Guessr

Features
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Welcome to YearGuessr — the fast, fun, and surprisingly addictive way to learn history. Think you know your timelines? Put your knowledge to the test as you race against the clock to guess the exact year based on a series of clues. From world-changing events and iconic sports moments to pop culture milestones and scientific breakthroughs, every round is a chance to learn something new. Learn without even trying YearGuessr turns history into a game. Each round reveals up to 5 carefully curated clues spanning world events, pop culture, sports, technology, and politics. As you play, you naturally build a deeper understanding of how moments across different domains connect in time. It’s perfect for students, trivia lovers, and anyone curious about the world. Fast-paced and addictive gameplay You have just 60 seconds to make your guess. The earlier you guess correctly, the higher your score. Use fewer clues for bigger rewards—or play it safe and wait for more hints. Every decision matters, making each round exciting and strategic. Compete and improve Challenge yourself to beat your personal best or compete with friends to see who has the sharpest sense of history. Track your progress, refine your instincts, and watch your knowledge grow with every game. A wide range of topics From the first Michelin Guide to the Olympics, from classic literature to groundbreaking scientific discoveries—YearGuessr brings together events from across the globe and across time. No two rounds are ever the same. Fun for all ages Simple to play, hard to master. Whether you’re a student, a trivia enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, YearGuessr is designed to be accessible and engaging for everyone. Why you’ll love YearGuessr Learn history, pop culture, sports, and more in a fun, interactive way Quick 60-second rounds perfect for playing anytime Engaging clue-based gameplay that rewards both knowledge and intuition Great for solo play or friendly competition Endless variety keeps every game fresh and exciting If you love trivia, puzzles, or learning new things, YearGuessr is your next obsession. Download now and see how well you really know history.

Screenshots

Blackbox4 screens
Year Guessr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Year Guessr at none against Blackbox's 10. Blackbox's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Year Guessr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blackbox versus Year Guessr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackboxYear Guessr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (109K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings109K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperShapes and Stories LLCAnindya Mehta

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

Year Guessr

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

Year Guessr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackbox free?
Blackbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Year Guessr free?
Year Guessr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blackbox or Year Guessr have ads?
Neither Blackbox nor Year Guessr shows ads.

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