Comparison

Pentix Nova vs Math Monsters

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

Math Monsters

Engage in a rapid math puzzle game by constructing equations from number cards. Compete against friends or AI opponents in various modes to sharpen arithmetic skills and mental agility.

Highlights
  • Equation building with number cards
  • Multiplayer online races
  • AI opponents in multiple difficulty modes
  • Solo Challenge mode for high scores
  • Arithmetic and mental math practice
  • Ad-free gameplay
Features
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Math Monsters: Number Race is a fast-paced math puzzle game where you race against your friends or colorful monster opponents by building equations from number cards. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to find valid equations before your opponent does. Features: • Play single player or multiplayer online with or against up to three friends. • Race against AI monsters in Easy, Medium, or Hard mode. • Play Solo Challenge mode and try to achieve your highest score. • Great for practicing arithmetic, improving mental math, and keeping your mind sharp. • No ads

Screenshots

Pentix Nova4 screens
Math Monsters3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pentix Nova at Free against Math Monsters's $2.99. Pentix Nova also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Math Monsters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Pentix Nova is free to download; Math Monsters costs $2.99 up front. Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Math Monsters asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Monsters 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, Math Monsters monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pentix Nova versus Math Monsters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentix NovaMath Monsters
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (14K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCPeter Fall

Customer experience

Pentix Nova

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

Math Monsters

All ratings2 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

Math Monsters

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

Math Monsters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Monsters free?
Math Monsters costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pentix Nova or Math Monsters?
Math Monsters is rated higher. Pentix Nova averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Math Monsters averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pentix Nova or Math Monsters have ads?
Pentix Nova shows ads; Math Monsters does not.
Which is updated more often, Pentix Nova or Math Monsters?
Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, and Math Monsters monthly. Most recently, Pentix Nova was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Monsters on October 31, 2026.

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