Comparison

Puzzle Blocks vs Pentix Nova

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Blocks

A classic puzzle game where players drop falling blocks to clear rows and achieve high scores. Compete with friends and family on leaderboards in this simple yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Block dropping gameplay
  • Row destruction
  • High score tracking
  • Leaderboard challenges
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Puzzle Blocks is a classic puzzle game for all ages. Puzzle Blocks is a simple yet very challenging puzzle game. The goal is simple, drop the tetris blocks and destroy the rows. Can you clear the blocks? Aim for a personal high score or challenge your friends and family on the leaderboards. Already a fan of Puzzle Blocks? Don’t miss out on the latest news: Like Dignity Games: http://facebook.com/dignitygames Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dignitygames Thank you for playing Puzzle Blocks!

About

Pentix Nova

Experience a fresh take on a classic block-dropping puzzle game. Arrange falling pieces to complete lines and clear them, aiming for high scores or completing specific objectives. Enjoy customizable controls and various difficulty levels in this reimagined brick blast experience.

Highlights
  • Arrange falling pieces to clear lines
  • Endless game mode
  • Objective-based levels
  • Campaign progression
  • Customizable controls
  • Stash pieces for later use
Features
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Reimagination and a remake of the immortal classic. Arrange the falling pieces to fill up and clear the lines. Clear as many lines as possible to advance through levels or complete various objectives. This game is inspired by the four brick falling blocks games. But instead of easy four brick pieces, where the name Tetra comes from, this game uses five bricks pieces, thus the name Penta. Of course, you are not limited to either set of pieces. Play any combination you would like and consider more fun. Fun question: Do you see the black dots when you are looking at the game title screen? Do you think they are there? Features: - Play an endless game or complete objectives. - Play individual levels or progress through the campaign. - Smooth and customizable controls. - Various difficulty levels. Controls: The controls were designed to make the gameplay smooth and enjoyable. Below are the few highlights that make this game stand out. - Tap with the second finger or swipe down to drop the piece. Of course, you can use the "Drop" buttons too. - Swipe up to stash the piece and use it later in the game. This allows for more strategic play. Privacy policy: https://akatek.biz/apps/pentix_nova/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Puzzle Blocks4 screens
Pentix Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pentix Nova at 4.5 against Puzzle Blocks's 3.0. Pentix Nova also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1). Puzzle Blocks's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Puzzle Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pentix Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentix Nova has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Puzzle Blocks versus Pentix Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle BlocksPentix Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings114K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShazad MohammedAkaTek LLC

Customer experience

Puzzle Blocks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Pentix Nova

All ratings13,739 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral14.2%
Negative38.4%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pentix Nova

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Goal line disappearing in adventure mode
  • Pieces teleporting and rotating unexpectedly
  • Drop button functionality issues after updates
  • Game progress not saved when switching apps
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to rotate pieces both ways
  • Implement variable drop speed
  • Provide an ad-free paid version
  • Add more levels and challenges
  • Improve overall control scheme

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Puzzle Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Pentix Nova

One-time2
  • Unlock All Levels$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Blocks free?
Puzzle Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Blocks or Pentix Nova?
Pentix Nova is rated higher. Puzzle Blocks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pentix Nova averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

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