Comparison

Trism vs Nova Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Trism

This award-winning puzzle game challenges players with unique mechanics and multiple game modes. It offers a classic yet engaging experience with features like auto-save and a colorblind mode for accessibility.

Highlights
  • 5 game modes
  • 22 achievements
  • Auto-save
  • Colorblind mode
  • Puzzle gameplay
Features
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* "Best Casual Game" award from AppStoreApps.com * 1st on iLounge's "100 Best Apps and Games" * Gold Award from PocketGamer * Slide To Play's "Must Have" award * One of ABC News & WIRED's "10 Most Awesome iPhone Apps of 2008" * Interactive Achievement Award finalist for "Cellular Game of the Year" Released on the very first day of the AppStore in July 2008, TRISM's legacy is one of rags-to-riches success. Created by indie developer Steve Demeter, the phenomenal success of TRISM allowed Steve to pursue his dream of game development. Steve's story has inspired developers all over the world, as told on Good Morning America, CNN, BBC, The New York Times, and others. Apple itself filmed a documentary on Steve, and presented it at the start of the iOS 3.0 keynote in Cupertino. FEATURES: - 5 game modes, including Classic, Timed, and Puzzle - 22 achievements to collect - Auto-save when interrupted by a phone call - Colorblind mode "Could Trism Make iPhone Gaming Fun?" - KOTAKU

About

Nova Blocks

Features
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A calm yet addictive block puzzle set among the stars! In Nova Blocks you place glowing crystal blocks on an 8x8 cosmic grid, filling rows and columns to trigger dazzling SUPERNOVA blasts. The rules take 10 seconds to learn - mastering them is a journey to the stars. HOW TO PLAY - Drag the 3 given pieces onto the grid - Complete a row or column to clear it in a supernova - Clear multiple lines at once for combos and huge scores - The game ends when no piece fits - plan every move! WHY NOVA BLOCKS? - FULLY OFFLINE: play without internet, on planes, anywhere - NO TIME PRESSURE: relax and play at your own pace - COLLECT PLANETS: earn points, complete constellations - DAILY REWARDS: chests and surprises every day - MISSIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: a fresh goal every session - THEMES: repaint the galaxy to match your style - TINY DOWNLOAD: light on storage and battery With cosmic music and stardust effects, Nova Blocks is designed to clear your mind and keep it sharp. One round starts as 'just 2 minutes'... and you lose yourself among the stars. Chest reward odds are shown in-game before opening or purchasing chests. Download now and blast your first supernova!

Screenshots

Trism4 screens
Nova Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nova Blocks at Free against Trism's $2.99. Nova Blocks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Trism's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Nova Blocks is free to download; Trism costs $2.99 up front. Nova Blocks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Trism asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trism ships an update every 3 months, Nova Blocks fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trism versus Nova Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrismNova Blocks
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (232 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings232 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemiforce LLCBARIS ERDOAN

Bugs and requests

Trism

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Tiles disappearing or behaving erratically
  • Scoring issues and loss of progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to use own music
  • Improved optimization for larger screens

Nova Blocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trism

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Nova Blocks

One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Nova Pass Premium$2.99
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  • 5,500 Coins$3.99
  • 15,000 Coins$6.99

Questions

Is Trism free?
Trism costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova Blocks free?
Nova Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trism or Nova Blocks have ads?
Nova Blocks shows ads; Trism does not.
Which is updated more often, Trism or Nova Blocks?
Trism ships an update every 3 months, and Nova Blocks fortnightly. Most recently, Trism was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nova Blocks on October 19, 2026.

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