Comparison

Pentix Nova vs Puzzle Arcade

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

Puzzle Arcade

Features
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Thirty logic puzzles in one app. No words, no lives, and never an ad inside a round. PUZZLES THAT NEED NO LANGUAGE Every board is numbers, shapes and colour. There is nothing to read, in any language — so the same puzzle works whoever you are. Sudoku, Nonogram, Minesweeper, Kakuro, Shikaku, Futoshiki, Skyscrapers, Star Battle, Bridges, Fillomino, Calcudoku, Numberlink, One-Stroke, and seventeen more. MISTAKES COST TIME, NEVER A LIFE An error adds five seconds to your clock. There are no hearts, no lockouts, and nothing that can stop you mid-puzzle. You always get to finish the board you started. ONE BOARD A DAY, THE SAME ONE FOR EVERYONE Everybody plays the identical daily puzzle. Your time means something because the board is the same, not because anyone was asked to be honest about it. DUELS ON THE SAME GRID Send a friend the board you just played. They get that exact grid and the same clock, and you both see the two times side by side. There are no bots — when nobody is around, the app says so rather than inventing an opponent. EVERY LEVEL CERTIFIED Each puzzle has exactly one solution, checked before it ever reaches you. Difficulty only rises, one level at a time, so the ladder always makes sense. PLAYS OFFLINE, NO ACCOUNT The whole game is on your device. Nothing to sign up for, nothing to create, no email to hand over. Four themes, day and night, in English and Turkish.

Screenshots

Pentix Nova4 screens
Puzzle Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Arcade at none against Pentix Nova's 2. Puzzle Arcade also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pentix Nova's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price 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. Puzzle Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pentix Nova versus Puzzle Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentix NovaPuzzle Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCErkam Demirci

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

Puzzle Arcade

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

Puzzle Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Arcade free?
Puzzle Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pentix Nova or Puzzle Arcade have ads?
Pentix Nova shows ads; Puzzle Arcade does not.

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