Blackbox vs Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories

How do Blackbox and Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Blackbox	Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories
Genre	Trivia	Trivia
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	hard	medium
Ad intensity	none	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	medium
Typical session	long	short
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings count	107,300	227,402
Reviews say	What players like Creative puzzles requiring outside-the-box thinking Unique gameplay mechanics involving device orientation and environment Minimalist design with satisfying 'aha' moments Common complaints Steep difficulty curve frustrates some players Paywalls appear frequently after every 4 free puzzles Limited free content relative to paid content	What players like Engaging story-driven puzzle levels with memorable characters Good balance of challenge without being frustratingly difficult Helpful hints available when stuck Common complaints Frequent ads interrupting gameplay after nearly every level Ad reward system buggy—watching ads doesn't always grant rewards Some levels have bugs where game mechanics don't work properly

Blackbox — A minimalist puzzle game that breaks the rules—solve mind-bending challenges using your entire phone, not just the screen. (rated hard difficulty, none ad pressure) Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories — A collection of tricky brain teasers and riddle puzzles told through quirky story scenarios with colorful characters. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.