# Block Crush！ vs Block Nova!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Crush！ at none against Block Nova!'s 5. Block Crush！ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (161K vs 11K). Block Nova!'s advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 33%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Nova! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Block Crush！ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Block Crush！ against 4.7 for Block Nova!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Crush！ has 161K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Block Crush！'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Block Nova!'s.

Block Crush！ ships an update every 2 days, Block Nova! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Crush！ | Block Nova! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-crush/id1638139403/reviews)** | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-nova/id6748379225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **48.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 406 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wonderful Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820623343) | [UniRise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823900723) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Crush！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-crush/id1638139403)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Puzzle, #59 Top Free · Casual, #122 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage in a classic block puzzle game with simple rules and structured logic. Place diverse block shapes to clear full rows or columns, creating space and extending gameplay. Enjoy a focused, distraction-free experience with strategic planning and spatial awareness.

**Highlights:** Classic block puzzle mechanics, Clear board design, Daily puzzle challenges, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Offline play support, Ad-free mode option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Relaxing and brain-stimulating
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Nice wooden visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Overloaded with ads
- 🚫 Game doesn't match the advertised experience
- 🤯 Constantly gives unusable blocks

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks that can't be fitted properly
- Game not functioning as shown in ads

**Requested features**

- Match the game to the advertised experience
- Reduce the number of ads


### Block Nova!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-nova/id6748379225)

Experience a meditative 8x8 block-matching game set against a tranquil night sky. Enjoy classic gameplay with a smart AI battle system and soothing visuals and soundscapes. Play offline, anytime, anywhere for pure stress relief and strategic fun.

**Highlights:** Classic 8x8 block matching, Local same-screen battle, Daily challenges with AI opponents, Starry visual theme, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2-Player | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Gift | $10.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Gift | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and easy to play
- 👍 Great logic and brain game
- ❤️ Keeps mind actively working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not as advertised
- 🐛 Pieces cannot be turned

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not as advertised
- Game not as advertised

**Requested features**

- Waterfall effects of blocks flowing as advertised


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Crush！ free?

Block Crush！ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Nova! free?

Block Nova! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Crush！ or Block Nova!?

Block Crush！ is rated higher. Block Crush！ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 161K ratings, while Block Nova! averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Block Crush！ or Block Nova! have ads?

Both Block Crush！ and Block Nova! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Crush！ or Block Nova!?

Block Crush！ ships an update every 2 days, and Block Nova! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Crush！ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Block Nova! on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*