# 8! Challenge vs Nova Blast

The clearest difference is ads: Nova Blast at none against 8! Challenge's shown. 8! Challenge's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8! Challenge | Nova Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-challenge-dice-puzzle/id1436617801/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 97 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269408753) | [Mustafa Ergisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829311519) |

## What reviewers say

### 8! Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-challenge-dice-puzzle/id1436617801)

A brain-teasing puzzle game where you fill a 4x4 board with dice numbered 1-6. Rows or columns summing to 8 merge and disappear, requiring strategic play to avoid filling the board and losing.

**Highlights:** 4x4 board puzzle, Dice merging mechanic, Strategic gameplay, Brain training, Simple rules, challenging play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nova Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-blast-gravity-puzzle/id6786454736)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8! Challenge free?

8! Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nova Blast free?

Nova Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 8! Challenge or Nova Blast have ads?

8! Challenge shows ads; Nova Blast does not.

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