Comparison

Falling Lightblocks 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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

Falling Lightblocks4 screens
Pentix Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Falling Lightblocks versus Pentix Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFalling LightblocksPentix Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (275 ratings) — better4.5 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings27514K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
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
Size38 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin SchulteAkaTek LLC

Customer experience

Falling Lightblocks

All ratings275 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.6%

Pentix Nova

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

User reviews

Falling Lightblocks

From 275 App Store ratings

What 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 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

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

3 purchases

Falling Lightblocks

One-time3
  • Supporter$1.99
  • Sponsor$3.99
  • Patron$5.99
2 purchases

Pentix Nova

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

Questions

Is Falling Lightblocks free?
Falling Lightblocks 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, Falling Lightblocks or Pentix Nova?
Falling Lightblocks is rated higher. Falling Lightblocks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Pentix Nova averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.
Do Falling Lightblocks or Pentix Nova have ads?
Pentix Nova shows ads; Falling Lightblocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Falling Lightblocks or Pentix Nova?
Falling Lightblocks ships an update every 2 months, and Pentix Nova weekly. Most recently, Falling Lightblocks was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pentix Nova on October 12, 2026.

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