white/black

white/black

By Lars Svennbeck

White/Black is a minimalist local multiplayer disc-flipping game for two players on a single device.

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

The app removes the friction of connectivity or complex menus, serving users who want an immediate, co-located board game experience.

For Casual gamers looking for simple, local two-player board games.

What does it look like?

Key features

Local Multiplayerstandard

Supports two-player gameplay on a single device by flipping discs, creating a direct engagement loop for co-located users.

Minimalist Interfaceedge

Visual design focused on disc flipping mechanics with no secondary UI elements, acting as a differentiator by reducing cognitive load.

How much does it cost?

freeFree to play

The app is distributed as a free utility with no observable monetization, IAP, or ad-supported tiers.

Velocity

Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...

The app has been inactive for 2147 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. There have been no releases or feature updates in the observed window, and the last available update was a minor bug fix. The project currently shows no signs of active maintenance or ongoing support.

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Who built it?

Lars Svennbeck

3 apps tracked · Games

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
0.00 · 0

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for white/black

How's the Games market?

White/Black maintains a static presence as a free, no-monetization utility. The lack of updates for over 2147 days signals a complete absence of competitive positioning in the current casual gaming market.

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The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for white/black

Where is it heading?

The casual board game market is consolidating around live-ops titles that offer frequent content updates and social features. White/Black is exposed to removal due to its 2147-day update gap, leaving it with no path to relevance in the current ecosystem.

  • The app has been silent for over 70 months, which signals a complete lack of maintenance or feature expansion.

The SWOT

Core Strengths
  • Minimalist interface reduces cognitive load for co-located users
Critical Frictions 2 weaknesses inside
Growth Levers
  • Refreshed UI could capture the minimalist board game niche
Market Threats 1 threat identified

Next best moves

1 Sunset

Sunset the app because the maintenance cost outweighs the zero-revenue model → clear technical debt

The counter-intuitive read

The app's greatest strength is its total abandonment…

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Since the last report: The app remains in a state of total dormancy, with no functional or commercial updates recorded. The primary shift is a more explicit internal assessment of the app's viability, moving from a neutral observation of inactivity to a formal recommendation to sunset the project.

Bottom line

White/Black is a legacy utility with no active development or revenue model, making a sunset the most logical path to clear technical debt. The minimalist design remains a functional concept, but the lack of updates for over five years renders the app obsolete.

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FAQ

Is White/Black still receiving updates?
No, White/Black has not received any feature updates or activity since October 2020, over 70 months ago.
Does White/Black have ads or in-app purchases?
No, White/Black is a free utility with no observable monetization, IAP, or ad-supported tiers.
Can I play White/Black with friends online?
No, White/Black is designed specifically for local, two-player gameplay on a single device.

Sources

  1. [1] App Store, source

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What's new

The app remains in a state of total dormancy, with no functional or commercial updates recorded. The primary shift is a more explicit internal assessment of the app's viability, moving from a neutral observation of inactivity to a formal recommendation to sunset the project.

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Sustainability and Platform Risks

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Formal Sunset Recommendation

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “white/black Intelligence Report.” Updated Aug 26, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/white-black

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