Falling Lightblocks vs Pentix Nova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Falling Lightblocks
A classic falling block puzzle game with modern controls and graphics. Compete with friends or players worldwide through various multiplayer modes and challenging missions. Enjoy customizable themes and multiple control options.
- Falling block puzzle gameplay
- Touch, accelerometer, and controller controls
- Real-time and turn-based multiplayer
- Global leaderboards and game replays
- Missions and campaign mode
- Modern graphics and themes
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Easy puzzle game with falling blocks which can be rotated on their way down. Full lines are cleared. Falling Lightblocks is the game you loved on your Japanese console in the early 90's. Now on your mobile with full touch control, gravity control, game controller support and a fresh and clean modern look. On iOS 13.5 and up, you can also use a hardware keyboard to play. Compete with others on the leaderboards, or start a turn-based or real-time multiplayer game against opponents. The challenging missions will teach you all things you need to defeat them! Why choose this Falling Blocks app? - Modern graphics - Different game modes including a tutorial for beginners and a challenging campaign mode - Multiplayer modes - Landscape and portrait orientation supported - Excellent control via touch gestures, or you can optionally also use adjustable on screen buttons - Fancy control via accelerometer - Game controller and hardware keyboard support - Global leaderboards and game replays, Game Center achievements - Customizable with themes - No advertisements
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.
- Arrange falling pieces to clear lines
- Endless game mode
- Objective-based levels
- Campaign progression
- Customizable controls
- Stash pieces for later use
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Falling Lightblocks at 84% against Pentix Nova's 47%. Falling Lightblocks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Pentix Nova's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 275). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Falling Lightblocks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Falling Lightblocks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentix Nova has 14K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Falling Lightblocks's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pentix Nova's.
Falling Lightblocks ships an update every 2 months, Pentix Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Falling Lightblocks | Pentix Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (275 ratings) — better | 4.5 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 275 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Schulte | AkaTek LLC |
Customer experience
Falling Lightblocks
Pentix Nova
User reviews
Falling Lightblocks
From 275 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Customizable themes and controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Multiplayer and challenge modes
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional control issues and responsiveness problems
- 💡 Lack of advanced Tetris mechanics (e.g. T-spins)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on some devices
- 👎 Gesture controls can be finicky
Pentix Nova
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Falling Lightblocks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Occasional lag or choppiness on high-end devices
- Bluetooth controller issues (e.g. DualShock lightbar staying on)
- Inconsistent block rotation and locking behavior
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to adjust game mechanics (DAS, ARR, etc.)
- Implement Tetris Super Rotation System
- Provide more detailed gameplay statistics and scoring information
- Add support for Apple TV and other platforms
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
Falling Lightblocks
- Supporter$1.99
- Sponsor$3.99
- Patron$5.99
Pentix Nova
- Unlock All Levels$3.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
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