# Tetris® vs Pentix Nova

Tetris® and Pentix Nova both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Pentix Nova's written reviews are positive against 16% of Tetris®'s. Tetris®'s advantage is ratings volume (455K vs 14K) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tetris® sells 31 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tetris® against 4.5 for Pentix Nova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tetris® has 455K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Tetris®'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Pentix Nova's.

Tetris® ships an update fortnightly, Pentix Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tetris® | Pentix Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310/reviews) | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **47.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) | [AkaTek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604686567) |

## What reviewers say

### Tetris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetris/id1491074310)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Casual, #102 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience the classic block-stacking puzzle game with hundreds of unique levels and multiple single-player modes. Master your skills, complete daily challenges, and personalize your game with custom themes. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Tetris levels, Classic Tetris gameplay, Marathon and Quick Play modes, Offline play available, Daily Challenges and rewards, Customizable themes and profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1700 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dime a day Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free for 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Noads7-Bundle-USD3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4th of July Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds-30d-USD4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale 4USD | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 months no-ads - 5 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass July Capybara | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saint Patrick's Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| LOVE Tetris pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turkey Feast Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Summer Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Let's Rock Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tetris Pass Anniversary Season | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free for 6 Months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Detective Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 de Mayo SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Easter Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jester SALE | $5.99 | one-time |
| Holiday special Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 6 months | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great brain-stimulating game
- 🎨 Variety of themes and music
- 📊 Competitive leaderboards and events
- 👍 Smooth controls and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small play area and UI elements
- 🕰️ Frequent ads and limited ad-free options
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection
- 💰 Monetization through tickets and power-ups
- 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and save issues

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces dropping unexpectedly
- Pause/resume functionality issues
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable controls and UI scaling
- Offline mode with unlimited play
- More single-player modes and difficulty options
- Permanent ad-removal purchase option


### Pentix Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentix-nova-falling-blocks/id1511997699)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tetris® free?

Tetris® 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, Tetris® or Pentix Nova?

Tetris® and Pentix Nova are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 455K and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do Tetris® or Pentix Nova have ads?

Both Tetris® and Pentix Nova show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tetris® or Pentix Nova?

Tetris® ships an update fortnightly, and Pentix Nova weekly. Most recently, Tetris® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pentix Nova on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*