# Block Master vs Block Nova!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Master at none against Block Nova!'s 5. Block Master also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Block Nova!'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 101). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Block Master against 4.7 for Block Nova!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Nova! has 11K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Block Master's written reviews are positive against 48% of Block Nova!'s.

Block Master ships an update every 5 days, Block Nova! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Master | Block Nova! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-master-wood-blast/id6452431880/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-nova/id6748379225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Easymood Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698899732) | [UniRise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823900723) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-master-wood-blast/id6452431880)

A classic wooden block puzzle game where you fit various shapes into a 10x10 grid. Enjoy unlimited, no-time-limit gameplay focused on clearing rows and columns for a relaxing brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited, no-time-limit gameplay, Strategic block holder, Combo and streak rewards, Daily Challenge mode, Offline play, Wooden-style interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Master free?

Block Master 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 Master or Block Nova!?

Block Nova! is rated higher. Block Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Block Nova! averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

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

Both Block Master and Block Nova! show ads.

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

Block Master ships an update every 5 days, and Block Nova! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and Block Nova! on October 27, 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.*