Comparison

Ardent Roleplay 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

Ardent Roleplay

Enhance tabletop role-playing games with animated creatures, characters, and environments. Play as a character, experiencing campaigns from their perspective, or act as a Game Master to build custom encounters and manage your game world.

Highlights
  • Animated creatures, characters, and scenery
  • Player perspective view
  • Game Master Creation Kit
  • Character customization
  • In-app messaging for GMs
  • Interactive environments and objects
Features
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Add something new to your tabletop role playing games with animated creatures, characters, NPCs, scenery, and props. Use the app as a player and see what your character sees or customise your campaigns as a Game Master with the Creation Kit. Join as a Player to; -Connect with your party and play campaigns created by your GM -Create and customise your character - more released regularly -Explore animated settings and environmental effects -Interact with objects, NPCs and creatures -Keep track of your character’s current health state and condition during battles Join as a Game Master to; -Send information in secret with our in-app messaging -Choose from hundreds of animated models to use in your campaigns -Use the Creation Kit to create campaigns and customise encounters __ Subscribe and unlock extra features and content -- -Can be used with physical miniatures - remotely or face to face -Compatible with all RPG systems -Free 30 Day Trial -Free Sample Packs and Adventures available in app -The Haunting’ Licenced Call of Cthulhu Adventure Bundle - available in app now Get the Ardent Roleplay Cards, including a FREE downloadable Print and Play set or use the Image Gallery to view our Print and Play cards on another device at www.ardentroleplay.com. -Nominated for Best Electronic Product (Best Aid or Accessory – Digital) ARPIA Awards 2019 -Join the Mailing List or Follow Us on Facebook for announcements, releases and resources. EULA: https://ardentroleplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ardent-Roleplay-EULA-v1.1.pdf

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

Ardent Roleplay4 screens
Pentix Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pentix Nova at 4.5 against Ardent Roleplay's 2.7. Pentix Nova also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Ardent Roleplay's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ardent Roleplay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month 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

Pentix Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentix Nova has 14K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Ardent Roleplay's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pentix Nova's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ardent Roleplay ships an update every 4 weeks, Pentix Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ardent Roleplay versus Pentix Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArdent RoleplayPentix Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.5 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB87 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArdacious Pty LtdAkaTek LLC

Customer experience

Ardent Roleplay

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Pentix Nova

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

Bugs and requests

Ardent Roleplay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

10 purchases

Ardent Roleplay

Subscriptions5
  • Game Master Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Game Master Pro Subscription1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Player Subscription$49.991 Year
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  • Game Master Subscription1 Month trial$149.991 Year
  • Game Master Pro Subscription1 Month trial$249.991 Year
One-time5
  • Stash Pack$2.99
  • Chest Pack$7.99
  • Cache Pack$14.99
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  • Stockpile Pack$29.99
  • Trove Pack$79.99
2 purchases

Pentix Nova

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

Questions

Is Ardent Roleplay free?
Ardent Roleplay 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, Ardent Roleplay or Pentix Nova?
Pentix Nova is rated higher. Ardent Roleplay averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pentix Nova averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.
Do Ardent Roleplay or Pentix Nova have ads?
Both Ardent Roleplay and Pentix Nova show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ardent Roleplay or Pentix Nova?
Ardent Roleplay ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pentix Nova weekly. Most recently, Ardent Roleplay was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pentix Nova on October 31, 2026.

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