Comparison

Block Puzzles vs Block Nova!

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

Head to head
About

Block Puzzles

Engage your mind with a classic block puzzle game. Drag and drop shapes to clear lines, train your brain, and compete globally. Enjoy offline play with a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Classic block puzzle gameplay
  • Clean and neat UI design
  • Brain training and IQ boost
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Mindful relaxation
  • Offline play
Features
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Discover the Timeless Classic Block Puzzle Fun! An enchanting simplicity of classic Tetris-like block puzzle games. Easy, Fun & Addictive Discover the elegance of classic block puzzles, crafted to resonate with your puzzle-solving instincts. Beautiful UI Design Immerse yourself in the warm embrace of our clean and neat user interface. Play and relax in the Block Puzzle game. Train Your Brain Show off your puzzle-solving skills with no time constraints. Boost your IQ through every move. Global Leaderboard Have fun with other players around the world. Compete with puzzle enthusiasts to rank on the global leaderboard. Mindful Relaxation Engage your mind in this classic puzzle game. Block Puzzle lets you approach each puzzle with a relaxed mindset. Free to Play Block Puzzle welcomes you with open arms, offering a free ticket to endless relaxation and fun. Offline Enjoyment Free to offline play wherever you are. Block Puzzle requires no internet connection, no wifi needed. How to Play? ■ Drag and drop blocks onto the grid. ■ Fill a line with blocks to clear and score points. ■ Use your puzzle-solving skills to remove blocks. ■ Train your brain and conquer high scores. Download Block Puzzle now and experience the perfect blend of brain-training and entertainment!

About

Block Nova!

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
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Block Nova! — An 8×8 Block-Matching Symphony Under the Starlit Sky As night falls and stars begin to twinkle, a meditative block adventure awaits you. Set against a tranquil night sky, Block Nova! delivers pure 8×8 block-matching gameplay, offering a dual relaxation experience for your eyes and soul. In this elegantly minimalistic world of blocks, each colorful piece shines like a celestial gem. With gentle swipes of your finger, watch blocks align and vanish gracefully, accompanied by soothing light effects and delightful soundscapes—transforming each move into a visual concerto. While honoring classic block-matching roots, the game breathes new life into the genre with its smart AI battle system, turning solitary play into a thrilling strategic duel. Game Features • Classic 8×8 Block Matching – Simple yet profound core mechanics for pure stress-relief • Local Same-Screen Battle: No Wi-Fi, no sign-ups — just rotate your device! • Daily Challenges – Test your wits against intelligent AI opponents • Starry Visual Theme – Deep blue nightscapes with shimmering particle effects • Offline Play – Enjoy anywhere, anytime—zero network pressure Block Nova! has no cluttered leaderboards or frantic timers—only the pure joy of cascading blocks. Whether unwinding during work breaks or seeking serenity before bed, your personal starlit board awaits. Begin your cosmic block-matching journey now! Let Block Nova! deliver lasting fun through its simplest rules. Under this 8×8 starry sky, everyone will find their own perfect rhythm of play.

Screenshots

Block Puzzles4 screens
Block Nova!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Block Puzzles and Block Nova! both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Block Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 48% of Block Nova!'s. Block Puzzles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Block Nova!'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 66). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Block Puzzles sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Block Nova! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Nova! has 11K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Block Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 48% of Block Nova!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, Block Nova! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block Puzzles versus Block Nova!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock PuzzlesBlock Nova!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (66 ratings) — better4.7 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better48.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6611K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINKDESKS PTE. LTD.UniRise Studio

Customer experience

Block Puzzles

All ratings66 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block Nova!

All ratings10,750 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

Block Puzzles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Block Nova!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads not as advertised
  • Game not as advertised

Requested features

1 request
  • Waterfall effects of blocks flowing as advertised

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Block Puzzles

One-time15
  • Super Bundle$1.99
  • Lucky Bundle$1.99
  • Mini Coin Package$1.99
Show 12 more
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Merge Beginner Package$2.99
  • Small Coin Package$4.99
  • 20 Rotate Blocks$5.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • Merge Intermediate Package$5.99
  • Medium Coin Package$9.99
  • Merge Advanced Package$9.99
  • 100 Rotate Blocks$19.99
  • Merge Elite Package$19.99
  • Big Coin Package$29.99
  • Super Coin Package$49.99
5 purchases

Block Nova!

One-time5
  • Super Gift$1.99
  • 2-Player$9.99
  • Super Gift$10.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Super Gift$20.99

Questions

Is Block Puzzles free?
Block Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Nova! free?
Block Nova! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Puzzles or Block Nova!?
Block Puzzles is rated higher. Block Puzzles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Block Nova! averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do Block Puzzles or Block Nova! have ads?
Both Block Puzzles and Block Nova! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Puzzles or Block Nova!?
Block Puzzles ships an update fortnightly, and Block Nova! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Puzzles was updated on October 24, 2026 and Block Nova! on October 28, 2026.

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