# Blackbox vs Odin's Wisdom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Odin's Wisdom at none against Blackbox's 10. Odin's Wisdom also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Blackbox's advantage is ratings volume (109K vs 1) and chart position (#36 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. Odin's Wisdom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Odin's Wisdom 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 1, 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 Odin's Wisdom's.

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, Odin's Wisdom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackbox | Odin's Wisdom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbox/id962969578/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odins-wisdom-tricky-trivia/id6804885763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 209 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shapes and Stories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/962969577) | [Lawrence Burke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804885765) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackbox

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Trivia, #61 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


### Odin's Wisdom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odins-wisdom-tricky-trivia/id6804885763)

Test your knowledge with 500 questions across various categories. Each question can only be answered once, and some may be trick questions. Create custom question sets to play with family and friends.

**Highlights:** 500 questions across 5 categories, One attempt per question, Trick questions with hints, Create custom question sets, Play with family and friends, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackbox free?

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

### Is Odin's Wisdom free?

Odin's Wisdom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackbox or Odin's Wisdom?

Odin's Wisdom is rated higher. Blackbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while Odin's Wisdom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Blackbox or Odin's Wisdom have ads?

Neither Blackbox nor Odin's Wisdom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackbox or Odin's Wisdom?

Blackbox ships an update every 9 days, and Odin's Wisdom every 2 days. Most recently, Blackbox was updated on October 28, 2026 and Odin's Wisdom on October 16, 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.*