Comparison

Pentix Nova vs Ordember

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

Ordember

Test your short-term memory by remembering the sequence of numbered pieces on a board. Once the numbers vanish, tap the pieces in the correct order to progress. This game challenges your recall and pattern recognition skills.

Highlights
  • Visual sequence memorization
  • Tap-to-order gameplay
  • Short-term memory challenge
  • Pattern recognition
  • Progressive difficulty
Features
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Remember the order of the pieces on the board while the numbers are visible. When the numbers disappear, Tap the pieces in the correct order.

Screenshots

Pentix Nova4 screens
Ordember3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ordember at 5.0 against Pentix Nova's 4.5. Ordember also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Pentix Nova's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence 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. Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ordember asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ordember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pentix Nova has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, Ordember every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pentix Nova versus Ordember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentix NovaOrdember
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCAli Asadpoor

Customer experience

Pentix Nova

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

Ordember

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ordember

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pentix Nova

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

Ordember

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ordember free?
Ordember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pentix Nova or Ordember?
Ordember is rated higher. Pentix Nova averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Ordember averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pentix Nova or Ordember have ads?
Pentix Nova shows ads; Ordember does not.
Which is updated more often, Pentix Nova or Ordember?
Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, and Ordember every 4 days. Most recently, Pentix Nova was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ordember on October 1, 2026.

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