# Block Puzzles vs Block Nova!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Puzzles | Block Nova! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzles/id6478143720/reviews)** | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-nova/id6748379225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINKDESKS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702473822) | [UniRise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823900723) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzles/id6478143720)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Merge Beginner Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Rotate Blocks | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Merge Intermediate Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Merge Advanced Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Rotate Blocks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Merge Elite Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Package | $49.99 | one-time |


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