Comparison

PN Style vs Block Basic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PN Style

Slide and group number blocks to clear them from the board. Strategically place blocks to avoid filling the space and aim for high scores by clearing multiple numbers at once. Offers different modes for relaxed or intense play.

Highlights
  • Slide and group number blocks
  • Clear blocks by gathering more than their value
  • Turn blocks to change their orientation
  • Earn high scores by clearing multiple numbers
  • Endless and Time Trial modes
  • Cursor mode added in version 2
  • Records for collecting game goals
Read full description

PN Style is a fun puzzle game you can play at your own pace. Use your finger to slide the number blocks aligned below, and put them on any space on the board you'd like. You'll need to skillfully group and erase blocks, taking care to place them in a way that doesn't make the board fill up. ■ How to play ■ ・ Blocks are erased when you gather more blocks than the number written on the block. ・ Turn the blocks at the bottom around by tapping them. ・ Earn a higher score by erasing multiple numbers at once! (Number Link) ・ Once you've earned a high score, you will be able to press the C button in the upper right corner at regular intervals. You can select which number you'd like to erase from the board, so this can save you from a tight spot. First, try playing at the nice and slow pace of Endless Mode. For people who want to enjoy the game for a shorter time or want a more intense play experience, we recommend [TIMED] (Time Trial Mode). In the Records option available through your notes, you can make a collection of the various goals throughout the game, making it worth playing thoroughly! The simple, stylish designs and beautiful animation are a must-see as well! PN Style is popular for its reputation as a brain teaser that gives your mind a workout. Since you can play at your leisure, it's perfect for killing time whether commuting or simply waiting. It's super interesting, so please give it a try! First in [ENDLESS], please try to play carefully. People and you want to play in a short time, is recommended [TIMED] for people who want to enjoy to severe. Also, from version 2, we added a new mode [CURSOR]! * This game is a style edition of "PutNumber" * ■ Production ■ Game Planning and Programming: Takashi Tokuda (AOTAKA STUDIO) Game Graphic Designer: Aoi Tokuda (AOTAKA STUDIO)

About

Block Basic

A classic hexagonal block puzzle game where you drag and drop pieces to complete levels. Offers over 2000 challenges and daily puzzles for continuous engagement. Enjoy this offline game anytime, anywhere to sharpen your mind.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 levels
  • Various game modes
  • Daily puzzles
  • Free hints available
  • Easy drag and drop gameplay
  • Offline play
  • Enhances cognitive skills
Features
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Block Basic Drag and drop hexagonal blocks on the board to complete the puzzle. You can enjoy it with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Features - More than 2000 levels - Various Mode - Daily Puzzle - Get free hints - Easy to play, drag and drop - Offline game - Get smarter * Always be happy *

Screenshots

PN Style3 screens
Block Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PN Style at 4.8 against Block Basic's 4.6. Block Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. PN Style sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Basic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PN Style holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of PN Style's written reviews are positive against 100% of Block Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PN Style ships an update every 2 months, Block Basic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PN Style versus Block Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPN StyleBlock Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings614 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKASHI TOKUDARACKGYUN LIM

Customer experience

PN Style

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative2.1%

Block Basic

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PN Style

One-time1
  • PN Style NO ADS$14.99
5 purchases

Block Basic

One-time5
  • Hints 10$0.99
  • Hints 25$1.99
  • Ad Free$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Hints 70$4.99
  • Hints 100$5.99

Questions

Is PN Style free?
PN Style is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Basic free?
Block Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PN Style or Block Basic?
PN Style is rated higher. PN Style averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Block Basic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do PN Style or Block Basic have ads?
Both PN Style and Block Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, PN Style or Block Basic?
PN Style ships an update every 2 months, and Block Basic every 3 weeks. Most recently, PN Style was updated on September 21, 2026 and Block Basic on July 8, 2026.

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