Comparison

Knotwords vs BlockNovaGame

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

Head to head
About

Knotwords

A daily word puzzle game that challenges you to arrange letters into valid words across and down. Its minimal design and intuitive progression make it an engaging and accessible brain teaser.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and elegant design
  • Logic-based word puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Intuitive progression system
  • Valid word arrangement
Features
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Knotwords is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle — with words. The rules are simple: arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Each puzzle may seem difficult at first — but like all my favorite newspaper puzzles, it gets easier as you progress. Each step guides you naturally towards the solution. This is the kind of game I've been trying to make my whole career — I'm amazed Jack and I discovered this design. We hope you like it. -- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Knotwords4 screens
BlockNovaGame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knotwords at none against BlockNovaGame's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Knotwords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and BlockNovaGame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knotwords ships an update every 10 days, BlockNovaGame fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Knotwords versus BlockNovaGame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotwordsBlockNovaGame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size507 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageNorixis

Bugs and requests

Knotwords

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Puzzles with missing/incorrect squares
  • Incorrect words being accepted
  • Puzzles not properly credited as completed
  • Hints not matching the correct answers

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to turn off haptic feedback
  • Improved cursor/input behavior
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Difficulty settings
  • Ability to see definitions of completed words
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  • Restart button for puzzles
  • Customizable themes
  • Daily leaderboards
  • Ability to disable hints once used

BlockNovaGame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Knotwords

Subscriptions1
  • Knotwords Pro subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Game$11.99
1 purchases

BlockNovaGame

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Knotwords free?
Knotwords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockNovaGame free?
BlockNovaGame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knotwords or BlockNovaGame have ads?
BlockNovaGame shows ads; Knotwords does not.
Which is updated more often, Knotwords or BlockNovaGame?
Knotwords ships an update every 10 days, and BlockNovaGame fortnightly. Most recently, Knotwords was updated on November 11, 2026 and BlockNovaGame on November 5, 2026.

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