Comparison

Puzzle Shifter 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

Puzzle Shifter

Features
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Puzzle Shifter is a deep yet simple puzzle game where you rearrange colorful blocks to complete the target pattern. 【Game Features】 • Simple and intuitive controls: Just swipe blocks • Strategic thinking required: Complete patterns efficiently within limited turns • Beautiful visuals: Colorful blocks and refined design • Challenging scoring system: Higher scores for fewer turns • High score function: Continuously challenge your personal best 【How to Play】 1. Operate the 4x4 colorful blocks displayed at the bottom of the screen 2. Move blocks to match the target pattern shown at the top 3. Swipe blocks up, down, left, or right to move them 4. Goal is to complete the pattern within 20 turns 5. Fewer turns = higher score 【Recommended For】 • Puzzle game enthusiasts • Those seeking short-session games • People wanting brain exercise • Fans of beautiful visuals Fill your free time with fun, intellectual challenges in Puzzle Shifter. Download now and start your journey to puzzle mastery! This is a paid app with no ads.

About

Block Nova

Features
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Block Nova, strateji odaklı bir blok bulmaca oyunudur. - Blokları sürükle ve tahtaya yerleştir - Dolu satır ve sütunları temizleyerek puan kazan - 1000 seviyede giderek artan zorluk - Çekiç, Satır, Şekil ve Yenile güçlendiricileri - Günlük görevler ve günlük giriş ödülleri - Seviye geçtikçe yeni bölümlerin kilidi açılır - Takıldığında ödüllü reklamla +hamle alıp devam et Hedef skora hamle bitmeden ulaş, en yüksek skorunu geliştir ve Block Nova ustası ol!

Screenshots

Puzzle Shifter3 screens
Block Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Block Nova at Free against Puzzle Shifter's $2.99. Block Nova also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Block Nova is free to download; Puzzle Shifter costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Shifter ships an update every 5 months, Block Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Puzzle Shifter versus Block Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle ShifterBlock Nova
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShun Isayamaerkan gurbuz

In-app purchases

None

Puzzle Shifter

No in-app purchases

None

Block Nova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Shifter free?
Puzzle Shifter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Nova free?
Block Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzle Shifter or Block Nova have ads?
Neither Puzzle Shifter nor Block Nova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Shifter or Block Nova?
Puzzle Shifter ships an update every 5 months, and Block Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Puzzle Shifter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Block Nova on October 6, 2026.

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