# Blackbox vs Footies

The clearest difference is ads: Blackbox at none against Footies's shown. Blackbox also leads on ratings volume (109K vs 7) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Footies's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Footies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Footies 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 7, 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 Footies's.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Footies every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Footies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footies/id6800394429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [Lafi AlMutlaq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896577159) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Trivia, #49 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


### Footies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footies/id6800394429)

Engage in daily football trivia with a variety of engaging puzzles and challenges. Test your knowledge of players, clubs, and career paths with a fresh set of games each morning. Track your progress and earn a rating based on your football expertise.

**Highlights:** Daily football trivia games, Variety of puzzle modes, Player and club career paths, Track your football knowledge rating, Pick your favorite club, Built on verified football data

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Footies+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Footies+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Footies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Footies?

Footies is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Footies averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Footies have ads?

Footies shows ads; Blackbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Footies?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Footies every 2 days. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 22, 2026 and Footies on October 15, 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.*