Comparison

Pentix Nova vs Block Shaper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

Block Shaper

Arrange falling blocks to form complete horizontal lines. Completed lines disappear, earning points. The game speeds up, requiring careful block placement to avoid reaching the top.

Highlights
  • Arrange falling blocks
  • Form completed lines
  • Lines disappear for points
  • Increasing game speed
  • Offline play
Features
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A modern block puzzle experience with full control over how you play. Place falling blocks, clear lines, and push your limits as the game speeds up. Easy to start, hard to master. Customize your experience: • Select block types (1–6 pieces) • Enable advanced shapes for higher difficulty • Create your own challenge style No two runs feel the same. Play your way — casual or hardcore.

Screenshots

Pentix Nova4 screens
Block Shaper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pentix Nova at 4.5 against Block Shaper's 3.6. Pentix Nova also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 89). Block Shaper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Block Shaper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pentix Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentix Nova has 14K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Pentix Nova's written reviews are positive against 54% of Block Shaper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, Block Shaper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pentix Nova versus Block Shaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentix NovaBlock Shaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better3.6 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better89
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB95 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAkaTek LLC一力 郭

Customer experience

Pentix Nova

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

Block Shaper

All ratings89 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative34.1%

User reviews

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

Block Shaper

From 89 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
  • 🕹️ Controls similar to classic Tetris
  • 🕰️ Good time-passing game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy controls and freezing issues
  • 📢 Disruptive and frequent ads
  • 🔍 Unclear or unconventional piece shapes
  • 🕹️ Poorly positioned or unresponsive controls

Bugs and 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

Block Shaper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buttons not working as expected
  • Game freezing or crashing during play
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Sound issues (music not turning off)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add pause button
  • Allow customization of control layout
  • Improve compatibility with larger screens
  • Introduce more game modes (e.g., 1v1)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pentix Nova

One-time2
  • Unlock All Levels$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Block Shaper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Shaper free?
Block Shaper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pentix Nova or Block Shaper?
Pentix Nova is rated higher. Pentix Nova averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Block Shaper averages 3.6 from 89 ratings.
Do Pentix Nova or Block Shaper have ads?
Both Pentix Nova and Block Shaper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pentix Nova or Block Shaper?
Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, and Block Shaper every 9 days. Most recently, Pentix Nova was updated on September 23, 2026 and Block Shaper on September 18, 2026.

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