Comparison

Slydris 2 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

Slydris 2

Slide and drop blocks to clear lines in this addictive puzzle game. Experience refined gameplay with enhanced strategy, variety, and visual effects. Unlock new color schemes and enjoy mesmerizing music that syncs with the action.

Highlights
  • Sliding and dropping blocks
  • Line clearing gameplay
  • Enhanced strategy and variety
  • Fantastic visual effects
  • Mesmerizing music
  • Unlockable color schemes
Features
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Sliding and dropping blocks into complete rows has never felt as satisfying or looked as good on a mobile device! "Slydris 2 is the thinking person’s Tetris – a hugely compelling turn-based take on tile-matching puzzlers" 5 out of 5 stars! (Stuff.tv) "Slydris 2 takes the core components of Tetris and plays around with them to brilliant effect" 4.5 out of 5 stars! (Pocketgamer.co.uk) "Slydris 2 is exactly the kind of game I’ve been waiting for and I’d recommend it to any puzzle fans" (AppUnwrapper.com) In 2012, Slydris took the mobile-gaming world by storm, launching to amazing critical and consumer reviews. It went on to win multiple awards, including GameTrailer.com's 2012 iOS Game of the Year award, and ranking as Modojo's #2 iOS Game of the Year, and is Radiangames' most-played game of all time. Slydris 2 takes the basic gameplay concept of Slydris--sliding blocks left and right and letting them drop into place to create full rows--and refines it into the ultimate line-clearing endless puzzle game designed specifically for a touch screen. Slydris 2's design brings more strategy and variety, and better balance to the Slydris formula. The relentlessly addictive gameplay is enhanced further with fantastic visual effects and earth-shaking sounds. Slydris 2 also features 5 beautiful color schemes to unlock, and 5 mesmerizing music tracks that synchronize with the play field visuals.

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

Slydris 24 screens
Pentix Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pentix Nova at Free against Slydris 2's $2.99. Pentix Nova also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 331). Slydris 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 47%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Pentix Nova is free to download; Slydris 2 costs $2.99 up front. Slydris 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Slydris 2 against 4.5 for Pentix Nova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentix Nova has 14K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Slydris 2's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pentix Nova's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slydris 2 ships an update every 5 days, Pentix Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slydris 2 versus Pentix Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlydris 2Pentix Nova
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (331 ratings)4.5 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings33114K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadiangamesAkaTek LLC

Customer experience

Slydris 2

All ratings331 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.4%

Pentix Nova

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

User reviews

Slydris 2

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Entertaining and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Unique twist on Tetris-style mechanics
  • 💎 Visually appealing with great graphics and music
  • 🧠 Challenging and requires strategic thinking
  • ⏱️ Suitable for short play sessions

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Unclear scoring system and mechanics
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads

Pentix Nova

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Slydris 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially after updates
  • Inconsistent performance on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more game modes and difficulty options
  • Provide better explanations of game mechanics
  • Allow customization of color schemes and music
  • Implement cross-device sync for purchases

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

Slydris 2

One-time1
  • Ultimate Mode$2.99
2 purchases

Pentix Nova

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

Questions

Is Slydris 2 free?
Slydris 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slydris 2 or Pentix Nova?
Pentix Nova is rated higher. Slydris 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Pentix Nova averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.
Do Slydris 2 or Pentix Nova have ads?
Pentix Nova shows ads; Slydris 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Slydris 2 or Pentix Nova?
Slydris 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Pentix Nova weekly. Most recently, Slydris 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pentix Nova on October 17, 2026.

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