Comparison

Pentix Nova vs Plumbline

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

Plumbline

Features
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Plumbline is a calm, colorful puzzle game built around one simple idea: connect the matching colors and fill every square on the board. Easy to learn, wonderfully hard to put down. Drag from one colored dot to its match to lay down a pipe. Do it for every color, cover every empty cell, and the puzzle clicks into place. No timers. No lives. No pressure. Just you and the grid. FEATURES - 300+ handcrafted levels across 8 difficulty packs, from breezy 5x5 warm-ups to brain-bending 14x14 grids - Endless Mode that generates fresh, always-solvable puzzles so you never run out - A new Daily Puzzle every day to keep your streak alive - Every level is machine-verified for a single, satisfying solution - Play completely offline, anywhere - no internet required - One-handed portrait play, perfect for the commute or the couch - Helpful hints whenever you get stuck - Relaxing design with smooth, glowing visuals LEVEL PACKS Warm Up, Easy Flow, Crossroads, Tight Turns, Long Haul, Master Pipes, The Grid, and more - each one a step up in challenge. Whether you have thirty seconds or thirty minutes, Plumbline is the perfect way to relax, focus, and keep your mind sharp. Connect. Fill. Solve. Download Plumbline and start flowing today!

Screenshots

Pentix Nova4 screens
Plumbline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plumbline at none against Pentix Nova's 2. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Plumbline asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pentix Nova versus Plumbline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentix NovaPlumbline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCZahi Zohar

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

Plumbline

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

Plumbline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plumbline free?
Plumbline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pentix Nova or Plumbline have ads?
Both Pentix Nova and Plumbline show ads.

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