# Puzzle Blocks vs Pentix Nova

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Blocks | Pentix Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-blocks/id1264059439/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shazad Mohammed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501167817) | [AkaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-blocks/id1264059439)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pentix Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Nostalgic and relaxing
- 🎮 Great Tetris variant
- 💡 Interesting new piece shapes
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls issues (sensitivity, responsiveness, placement of buttons)
- 💰 Intrusive ads with no ad-free option
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and frequent errors
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*