Comparison

Lights Out vs BlockNovaGame

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

Head to head
About

Lights Out

A minimalist puzzle game where the goal is to turn off all the lights. Toggling a light also flips its adjacent lights, creating a strategic challenge. Enjoy over 75 levels with relaxing music and multiple color schemes.

Highlights
  • 5x5 grid puzzle
  • Turn off all lights objective
  • Adjacent light flipping mechanic
  • Over 75 levels
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Relaxing music
  • Minimalist design
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No ads, no AI, just games. Lights Out is a puzzle game where you turn the lights out. It's a minimalist recreation of the 5x5 handheld puzzle game we remember and enjoy. Each light that is toggled, causes its adjacent lights to flip (on to off, off to on). Try to turn off all of the lights! * Over 75 levels ** 25 easy levels ** 25 medium levels ** 25 hard levels * Multiple color schemes * Relaxing music * Minimalist design

About

BlockNovaGame

Features
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Block Nova is a clean, fast block puzzle game built for quick sessions, deep focus, and high-score chasing. Place blocks, clear space, and keep the board alive as long as you can. Every move matters. The rules are simple, but the challenge grows as the board fills and your best score gets harder to beat. Play across multiple modes and difficulty levels: Classic Mode A balanced block puzzle experience for steady score building and long runs. Precision Mode A more tactical challenge where careful placement and planning matter even more. Zen Mode A calmer way to play, perfect when you want focus without pressure. Each mode includes Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty, so you can play casually or push for a serious challenge. Why players enjoy Block Nova: Simple block puzzle gameplay Multiple game modes Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties Game Center leaderboards Achievements to unlock Smooth, focused design Great for short breaks or long sessions No complicated rules or distractions Challenge yourself, improve your strategy, and climb the leaderboards. Whether you want a relaxing puzzle session or a competitive high-score run, Block Nova gives you a sharp and satisfying block puzzle experience.

Screenshots

Lights Out4 screens
BlockNovaGame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lights Out at none against BlockNovaGame's 1. Lights Out also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. BlockNovaGame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lights Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lights Out ships an update every 9 days, BlockNovaGame fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lights Out versus BlockNovaGame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLights OutBlockNovaGame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael PurdyNorixis

In-app purchases

None

Lights Out

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BlockNovaGame

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Lights Out free?
Lights Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockNovaGame free?
BlockNovaGame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lights Out or BlockNovaGame have ads?
BlockNovaGame shows ads; Lights Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Lights Out or BlockNovaGame?
Lights Out ships an update every 9 days, and BlockNovaGame fortnightly. Most recently, Lights Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlockNovaGame on October 24, 2026.

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