Comparison

Ordle vs BlockNovaGame

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

Head to head
About

Ordle

A word-guessing game where players have six attempts to find the correct word. It offers multiple difficulty levels based on word length and allows daily play with competitive rankings.

Highlights
  • Six tries to guess the word
  • Adjustable word lengths (5, 6, 7 letters)
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Daily word challenges
  • Global player rankings
Features
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Guess the correct word in six tries. Ordle is a simple game, but it is not easy. It has many similarities with the classic game “Mastermind”, with the difference that you have to guess words instead of color combinations. Ordle has three levels of difficulty where you can guess words of 5, 6 or 7 letters. From easy to pretty challenging. You can guess all the words you want per day and compete with other players for the top of the rankings.

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

Ordle4 screens
BlockNovaGame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlockNovaGame at fortnightly against Ordle's every 6 weeks. BlockNovaGame also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Ordle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BlockNovaGame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ordle ships an update every 6 weeks, BlockNovaGame fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ordle versus BlockNovaGame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrdleBlockNovaGame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjacob nielsenNorixis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ordle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
1 purchases

BlockNovaGame

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Ordle free?
Ordle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockNovaGame free?
BlockNovaGame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ordle or BlockNovaGame have ads?
Both Ordle and BlockNovaGame show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ordle or BlockNovaGame?
Ordle ships an update every 6 weeks, and BlockNovaGame fortnightly. Most recently, Ordle was updated on October 30, 2026 and BlockNovaGame on October 24, 2026.

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